Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the (1) swpackage and (2) swmodify commands in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -S argument. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2006-2574, but the details relating to CVE-2006-2574 are too vague to be certain.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 11.00 |
References
- http://blogs.23.nu/prdelka/stories/13144/Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/33993
- http://osvdb.org/33994
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20706ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20735
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2633
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2634
- http://blogs.23.nu/prdelka/stories/13144/Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/33993
- http://osvdb.org/33994
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20706ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20735
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2633
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5557?
CVE-2006-5557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the (1) swpackage and (2) swmodify commands in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -S argument. NOTE: this...
How severe is CVE-2006-5557?
CVE-2006-5557 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-2006-5557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Hp-Ux.