Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-6494 affects the Solaris runtime loader on Solaris 8, 9, and 10. A local user could influence language/locale handling so the loader reads attacker-controlled locale data and executes arbitrary code. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation or current active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Solaris 8, 9, or 10 systems that still permit local user access and have not applied the relevant Sun guidance or patches. Treat this as a legacy-system risk. It is not presented as remotely exploitable, but any still-running Solaris 8-10 host with local users deserves prompt verification and patch review. Mitigation focus: Inventory Solaris 8, 9, and 10 hosts still in service.; Check Sun Alert 102724 and current vendor guidance for patch direction.; Apply vendor-recommended Solaris updates or retire affected legacy systems..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2121CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- solaris-ld-lang-directory-traversal(30849)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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