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CVE-2006-0674: Buffer overflow in the arp command of IBM AIX 5.3 L, 5.3, 5.2.2, 5.2 L, and 5.2 allows local users to cause...

Buffer overflow in the arp command of IBM AIX 5.3 L, 5.3, 5.2.2, 5.2 L, and 5.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long iftype argument.

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CVE-2006-0674 is a local denial-of-service issue in IBM AIX's arp command. A user with local access could trigger a buffer overflow using an overly long iftype argument, causing a crash. The supplied sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM AIX environments still running the listed 5.2 or 5.3 releases. Systems are mainly at risk where untrusted or broad local shell access exists. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform hygiene issue unless affected AIX systems support critical operations or allow many local users. Prioritize confirmation and vendor-guided remediation for production AIX 5.2 or 5.3 systems, especially shared administrative environments. Mitigation focus: Check IBM APAR guidance for IY81476 and IY81424.; Apply IBM-supported fixes or upgrades for affected AIX releases.; Limit local shell access to trusted users only..

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