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

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.

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