CVE-2006-1174
First published: Sun May 28 2006(Updated: )
useradd in shadow-utils before 4.0.3, and possibly other versions before 4.0.8, does not provide a required argument to the open function when creating a new user mailbox, which causes the mailbox to be created with unpredictable permissions and possibly allows attackers to read or modify the mailbox.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Shadow | =4.0.0 | |
| Debian Shadow | =4.0.1 | |
| Debian Shadow | =4.0.2 | |
| Debian Shadow | =4.0.4 | |
| Debian Shadow | =4.0.4.1 | |
| Debian Shadow | =4.0.5 | |
| Debian Shadow | =4.0.6 | |
| Debian Shadow | <=4.0.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18111
- http://cvs.pld.org.pl/shadow/NEWS?rev=1.109
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20370
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-02.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20506
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0276.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1357
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25267
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-249.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:090
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0431.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018221
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25629
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25894
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25896
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26909
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27706
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/312692
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2006
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26958
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10807
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468336/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1174?
CVE-2006-1174 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to user mailboxes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1174?
To fix CVE-2006-1174, upgrade the shadow-utils package to version 4.0.8 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-1174?
CVE-2006-1174 affects shadow-utils versions before 4.0.8, specifically for Debian systems.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2006-1174?
The risks of CVE-2006-1174 include the possibility for attackers to read or modify user mailboxes due to improper permissions.
Is CVE-2006-1174 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2006-1174 is exploitable, allowing unauthorized access if the software is running a vulnerable version.
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