Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in xlock in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and overwrite arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2.0 |
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/READMEPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22098Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016923
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY87894
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY87943
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20201
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29161
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/READMEPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22098Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016923
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY87894
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY87943
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20201
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3770
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5009?
CVE-2006-5009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in xlock in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and overwrite arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a buffer overfl...
How severe is CVE-2006-5009?
CVE-2006-5009 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-2006-5009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.