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CVE-2006-0177

7.2 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in Cray UNICOS 9.0.2.2 might allow local users to gain privileges by (1) invoking /usr/bin/script with a long command line argument or (2) setting the -c option of /etc/nu…

Published Jan 11, 2006crayEPSS 1.04%

Overview

CVE-2006-0177 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cray unicos. It was published on January 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in Cray UNICOS 9.0.2.2 might allow local users to gain privileges by (1) invoking /usr/bin/script with a long command line argument or (2) setting the -c option of /etc/nu to the name of a file containing a long line.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cray. Update unicos to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0343.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16205Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24276Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0343.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16205Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24276

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0177?

CVE-2006-0177 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cray unicos. It was published on January 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0177?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0177?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cray. Update unicos to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0177?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0177 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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