CVE-2006-0178

Description

Format string vulnerability in /bin/ftp in UNICOS 9.0.2.2 allows local users to have an unknown impact via format string specifiers in the quote command. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16205	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24277	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0343.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0178?: CVE-2006-0178 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0178?: To fix CVE-2006-0178, 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-2006-0178 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-0178 is being actively exploited. 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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