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CVE-2006-6494

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2006-6494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the LANG environment variable that points to a locale file containing attacker-controlled format string specifiers.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the LANG environment variable that points to a locale file containing attacker-controlled format string specifiers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris9.0
SunSolaris10.0
SunSunos5.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6494?
Directory traversal vulnerability in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the LANG environment variable that points to a locale file containing attacker-controlled format string specifiers.
How severe is CVE-2006-6494?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6494?
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