How severe is CVE-2006-5557?

CVE-2006-5557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5557?

CVE-2006-5557 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5557?

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

When was CVE-2006-5557 published?

CVE-2006-5557 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5557

CVE-2006-5557 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 2006-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the (1) swpackage and (2) swmodify commands in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5557?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the (1) swpackage and (2) swmodify commands in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -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.
How severe is CVE-2006-5557?: CVE-2006-5557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5557?: CVE-2006-5557 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5557 published?: CVE-2006-5557 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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