CVE-2006-0539
First published: Sat Feb 04 2006(Updated: )
The convert-fcrontab program in fcron 3.0.0 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long command-line argument, which causes Linux glibc to report heap memory corruption, possibly because a strcpy in the strdup2 function can "overwrite some data."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FCron | =3.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16467
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18719
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0999.html
- https://bugs.trustix.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1754
- http://fcron.free.fr/doc/en/changes.html
- http://fcron.free.fr/news.php#a20060206a.xml
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0036
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0435
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24444
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423697/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0539?
CVE-2006-0539 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0539?
To fix CVE-2006-0539, upgrade to a version of fcron that is not affected or apply appropriate patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0539?
Local users on systems running fcron version 3.0.0 are affected by CVE-2006-0539.
What are the consequences of CVE-2006-0539?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-0539 may allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2006-0539?
Yes, there are known methods that could be utilized to exploit CVE-2006-0539 leading to possible privilege escalation.
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