MEDIUM · 6.6

CVE-2006-6495

Stack-based buffer overflow in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via large precision padding values in a format string specifier in the format parameter ...

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via large precision padding values in a format string specifier in the format parameter of the doprf function. NOTE: this issue normally does not cross privilege boundaries, except in cases of external introduction of malicious message files, or if it is leveraged with other vulnerabilities such as CVE-2006-6494.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris9.0
SunSunos5.8

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2006-6495?

CVE-2006-6495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via large precision padding values in a format string specifier in the format parameter ...

How severe is CVE-2006-6495?

CVE-2006-6495 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6495?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.