Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the mkvg command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious (1) chdev, (2) mkboot, (3) varyonvg, or (4) varyoffvg program.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.1 |
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21620
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22106
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016920
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY88699
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY88722
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY88737
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19708
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20197
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3389
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29165
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21620
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22106
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4416?
CVE-2006-4416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the mkvg command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious (1) chdev, (2) mkboot, (3) varyonvg, ...
How severe is CVE-2006-4416?
CVE-2006-4416 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4416?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.