CVE-2006-0177

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Cray UNICOS 9.0.2.2 might allow local users to gain privileges by (1) invoking /usr/bin/script with a long command line argument or (2) setting the -c option of /etc/nu to the name of a file containing a long line.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.16%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16205	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24276	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0343.html	exploit mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0177?: CVE-2006-0177 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0177?: To fix CVE-2006-0177, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-0177 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-0177 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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