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CVE-2006-0224

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

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CVE-2006-0224 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Library of Assorted Spiffy Things (LibAST) 0.6.1 and earlier, as used in Eterm and possibly other software, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the utmp user via a long -X command line argument (alternative configuration file name).. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Library of Assorted Spiffy Things (LibAST) 0.6.1 and earlier, as used in Eterm and possibly other software, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the utmp user via a long -X command line argument (alternative configuration file name).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibastLibast0.4
LibastLibast0.5
LibastLibast0.6
LibastLibast0.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0224?
Buffer overflow in Library of Assorted Spiffy Things (LibAST) 0.6.1 and earlier, as used in Eterm and possibly other software, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the utmp user via a long -X command line argument (alternative configuration file name).
How severe is CVE-2006-0224?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0224 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0224?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST