critical10.0Public exploit code
CVE-2006-5558
Format string vulnerability in the swask command in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string sp…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- HP-UX 11i - 'swask' Format String Privilege Escalation2006-10-24 · local · hp-ux · Verified
Impact
Format string vulnerability in the swask command in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -s argument. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2006-2574, but the details relating to CVE-2006-2574 are too vague to be certain.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Hp-Ux | Versions 11.00, 11.4, 11.11, 11.23 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://blogs.23.nu/prdelka/stories/13144/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20726
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5804
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2635
- http://blogs.23.nu/prdelka/stories/13144/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20726
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5804
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2635