CVE-2006-5452

CVE-2006-5452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in dtmail on HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F through 5.1B and HP-UX B.11.00 through B.11.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -a (aka attachment) argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5452?
Buffer overflow in dtmail on HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0F through 5.1B and HP-UX B.11.00 through B.11.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -a (aka attachment) argument.
How severe is CVE-2006-5452?
CVE-2006-5452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5452 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5452?
CVE-2006-5452 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5452?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5452 published?
CVE-2006-5452 was published on 2006-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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