What is the severity of CVE-2006-1231?

CVE-2006-1231 is considered a moderate vulnerability that allows local users to perform a symlink attack.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1231?

To mitigate CVE-2006-1231, ensure that the GENERATE_DEBUGSFFDATAFILE option is disabled when compiling CAPI4HylaFAX.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-1231?

CVE-2006-1231 affects local users of CAPI4HylaFAX version 1.3 when compiled with specific options.

What type of attack does CVE-2006-1231 involve?

CVE-2006-1231 involves a symlink attack which allows unauthorized file modification.

Can CVE-2006-1231 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2006-1231 cannot be exploited remotely as it specifically targets local users.

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CVE-2006-1231

low

1.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

14/3/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1231

First published: Tue Mar 14 2006(Updated: )

CAPI4HylaFAX 1.3, when compiled with GENERATE_DEBUGSFFDATAFILE set, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the c2faxrecv_dbgdatafile.sff temporary file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Hylafax+	=1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1231?
CVE-2006-1231 is considered a moderate vulnerability that allows local users to perform a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1231?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1231, ensure that the GENERATE_DEBUGSFFDATAFILE option is disabled when compiling CAPI4HylaFAX.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1231?
CVE-2006-1231 affects local users of CAPI4HylaFAX version 1.3 when compiled with specific options.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1231 involve?
CVE-2006-1231 involves a symlink attack which allows unauthorized file modification.
Can CVE-2006-1231 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-1231 cannot be exploited remotely as it specifically targets local users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1231?
CVE-2006-1231 is considered a moderate vulnerability that allows local users to perform a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1231?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1231, ensure that the GENERATE_DEBUGSFFDATAFILE option is disabled when compiling CAPI4HylaFAX.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1231?
CVE-2006-1231 affects local users of CAPI4HylaFAX version 1.3 when compiled with specific options.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1231 involve?
CVE-2006-1231 involves a symlink attack which allows unauthorized file modification.
Can CVE-2006-1231 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-1231 cannot be exploited remotely as it specifically targets local users.