Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-5005 is an old IBM AIX issue affecting AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0. A local user may be able to execute arbitrary commands through an unspecified issue involving /etc/slip.login. Business urgency depends on whether legacy AIX hosts remain in use and whether untrusted users can log in locally. Exposure is most likely on legacy IBM AIX 5.2.0 or 5.3.0 systems with bos.net.tcp.client installed and local user access. Internet exposure alone is not indicated by the sources. Prioritize if the organization still runs AIX 5.2 or 5.3 with shared or untrusted local access. If no such systems exist, this is mainly an asset hygiene and legacy-risk tracking item. Mitigation focus: Inventory AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 systems still in production or backup roles.; Review IBM APARs IY88566 and IY88615 for vendor-provided fixes or guidance.; Check IBM AIX security efix README for applicable updates..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- aix-login-privilege-escalation(29155)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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