CVE-2006-1753: Low severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Published Apr 18, 2006
·Updated
A cron job in fcheck before 2.7.59 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Affected Software
14 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1-r1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 18, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1753?
CVE-2006-1753 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact from a local symlink attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1753?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1753, ensure that the software is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-1753?
CVE-2006-1753 affects various Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 systems across multiple architectures.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1753 involve?
CVE-2006-1753 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
5
Can CVE-2006-1753 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2006-1753 requires local access to the system for exploitation.