CVE-2006-0050: Low severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Published Mar 23, 2006
·Updated
snmptrapfmt in Debian 3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary log file.
Affected Software
25 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 23, 2006
CVE Published
11:06 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0050?
CVE-2006-0050 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0050?
To fix CVE-2006-0050, update to the latest version of the affected Debian Linux packages that address this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Debian are affected by CVE-2006-0050?
CVE-2006-0050 affects Debian version 3.0 and 3.1 across various architectures.
4
Can CVE-2006-0050 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-0050 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to launch the symlink attack.
5
What software is affected by CVE-2006-0050?
The vulnerability CVE-2006-0050 specifically affects the snmptrapfmt utility in Debian 3.0 and 3.1.