CVE-2006-1566: Medium severity debian debian linux vulnerability
Untrusted search path vulnerability in libtunepimp-perl 0.4.2-1 in Debian GNU/Linux includes an RPATH value under the /tmp/buildd directory for the tunepimp.so module, which might allow local users to gain privileges by installing malicious libraries in that directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1566?
CVE-2006-1566 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1566?
To fix CVE-2006-1566, ensure that the libtunepimp-perl package is updated to a version that does not contain the vulnerability.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2006-1566?
CVE-2006-1566 affects libtunepimp-perl version 0.4.2-1 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1566?
CVE-2006-1566 is an untrusted search path vulnerability which can allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
Who is impacted by CVE-2006-1566?
Local users on Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 systems running the vulnerable libtunepimp-perl version are impacted by CVE-2006-1566.