CVE-2006-5558: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5558: Format string vulnerability in the swask command in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local...

Format string vulnerability in the swask command in HP-UX B.11.11 and possibly other versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy HP-UX issue in the swask command. A local user could abuse how the command handles the -s argument to run unintended code. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed patch details, or evidence of active exploitation, so urgency depends on whether HP-UX B.11.11 remains in use. Exposure is likely limited to legacy HP-UX systems, especially B.11.11, where local shell access is available to users or operators. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform exposure check. It is not shown as actively exploited, but public exploit material exists and old HP-UX systems often sit in sensitive operational environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory HP-UX systems and confirm whether swask exists.; Check HP vendor advisories for supported patches or replacement guidance.; Restrict local shell access on affected HP-UX hosts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 27, 2006, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5804CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
2635CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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