How severe is CVE-2006-1247?

CVE-2006-1247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-1247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1247?

CVE-2006-1247 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1247?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1247 published?

CVE-2006-1247 was published on 2006-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1247

CVE-2006-1247 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2006-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rm_mlcache_file in bos.rte.install in AIX 5.1.0 through 5.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1247?: rm_mlcache_file in bos.rte.install in AIX 5.1.0 through 5.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2006-1247?: CVE-2006-1247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1247?: CVE-2006-1247 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1247?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1247 published?: CVE-2006-1247 was published on 2006-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.1l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.0.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2_l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3_l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3_ml03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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