CVE-2006-6495
CVE-2006-6495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. 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 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Solaris
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via large precision padding values in a format string specifier in the format parameter of the doprf function. NOTE: this issue normally does not cross privilege boundaries, except in cases of external introduction of malicious message files, or if it is leveraged with other vulnerabilities such as CVE-2006-6494.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6495?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in ld.so.1 in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via large precision padding values in a format string specifier in the format parameter of the doprf function. NOTE: this issue normally does not cross privilege boundaries, except in cases of external introduction of malicious message files, or if it is leveraged with other vulnerabilities such as CVE-2006-6494.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6495?
- CVE-2006-6495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6495 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6495?
- CVE-2006-6495 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6495?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-6495 published?
- CVE-2006-6495 was published on 2006-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=450
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23991
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017376
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102724-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-019.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21564
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4979
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30848
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1909
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:9.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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