Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the POSIX Threads library (libpthread) on HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F PK8, 4.0G PK4, and 5.1A PK6 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long PTHREAD_CONFIG environment variable.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Tru64 | 4.0f |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22743Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017211
- http://www.netragard.com/pdfs/research/HP-TRU64-LIBPTHREAD-20060811.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21035
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4483Vendor Advisory
- http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00800193
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30178
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22743Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017211
- http://www.netragard.com/pdfs/research/HP-TRU64-LIBPTHREAD-20060811.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21035
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4483Vendor Advisory
- http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00800193
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30178
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6418?
CVE-2006-6418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the POSIX Threads library (libpthread) on HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F PK8, 4.0G PK4, and 5.1A PK6 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long PTHREAD_CONFIG environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2006-6418?
CVE-2006-6418 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-2006-6418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Tru64.