CVE-2006-6914: Medium severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including passwords, via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.2.0
IBM AIX=5.3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2006
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 10, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6914?
CVE-2006-6914 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.
2
How does CVE-2006-6914 impact users?
CVE-2006-6914 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including passwords, from affected systems.
3
What versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2006-6914?
CVE-2006-6914 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.
4
How do I fix CVE-2006-6914?
To fix CVE-2006-6914, apply the relevant security patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.
5
Can CVE-2006-6914 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6914 can be exploited remotely by attackers without requiring physical access to the system.