CVE-2006-0055
First published: Wed Jan 11 2006(Updated: )
The ispell_op function in ee on FreeBSD 4.10 to 6.0 uses predictable filenames and does not confirm which file is being written, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack when ee invokes ispell.
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.10 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.10-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.10-release_p8 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.10-releng | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.11-release_p3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.11-releng | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.11-stable | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0-alpha | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0-release_p14 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0-releng | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.1-alpha | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.1-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.1-release_p5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.1-releng | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.2.1-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.2.1-releng | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.3-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.3-releng | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.3-stable | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.4-pre-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.4-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.4-releng | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.0-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.0-stable |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0055?
CVE-2006-0055 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0055?
To fix CVE-2006-0055, you should update your FreeBSD system to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0055?
CVE-2006-0055 affects FreeBSD versions ranging from 4.10 to 6.0.
Can CVE-2006-0055 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-0055 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What kind of attack does CVE-2006-0055 involve?
CVE-2006-0055 involves a symlink attack which allows local users to manipulate file writes.
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- version/freebsd kernel/4.11-release_p3
- version/freebsd kernel/4.11-releng
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- version/freebsd kernel/5.0
- version/freebsd kernel/5.0-alpha
- version/freebsd kernel/5.0-release_p14
- version/freebsd kernel/5.0-releng
- version/freebsd kernel/5.1
- version/freebsd kernel/5.1-alpha
- version/freebsd kernel/5.1-release
- version/freebsd kernel/5.1-release_p5
- version/freebsd kernel/5.1-releng
- version/freebsd kernel/5.2
- version/freebsd kernel/5.2.1-release
- version/freebsd kernel/5.2.1-releng
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- version/freebsd kernel/5.3-release
- version/freebsd kernel/5.3-releng
- version/freebsd kernel/5.3-stable
- version/freebsd kernel/5.4-pre-release
- version/freebsd kernel/5.4-release
- version/freebsd kernel/5.4-releng
- version/freebsd kernel/6.0-release
- version/freebsd kernel/6.0-stable