Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in man and mandb (man-db) 2.4.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments to the -H flag.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24801
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24828
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1278PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_007_suse.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23355Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1294
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1295
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33508
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24801
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24828
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1278PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_007_suse.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23355Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4250?
CVE-2006-4250 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in man and mandb (man-db) 2.4.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments to the -H flag.
How severe is CVE-2006-4250?
CVE-2006-4250 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4250?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux.