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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 9.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=450PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23991
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017376
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102724-1Patch
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-019.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21564
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4979
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30848
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=450PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23991
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017376
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102724-1Patch
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.