CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2647

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An untrusted search path vulnerability in update_flash for IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors involving lsmcode and possibly other commands.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local attacker could gain unauthorized privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise or privilege escalation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3, and restrict local access to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Untrusted search path vulnerability in update_flash for IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors involving lsmcode and possibly other commands.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS