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.

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.

Which versions of Debian are affected by CVE-2006-0050?

CVE-2006-0050 affects Debian version 3.0 and 3.1 across various architectures.

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.

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.

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CVE-2006-0050

low

1.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

23/3/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0050

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.1
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.0
Debian Linux	=3.1

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19318

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1013

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Which versions of Debian are affected by CVE-2006-0050?
CVE-2006-0050 affects Debian version 3.0 and 3.1 across various architectures.
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.
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.

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