CVE-2006-1863
First published: Tue Apr 25 2006(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in CIFS in Linux 2.6.16 and earlier allows local users to escape chroot restrictions for an SMB-mounted filesystem via "..\\" sequences, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-1864.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <=2.6.17 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2007-0304.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19868
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21614
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=296034f7de8bdf111984ce1630ac598a9c94a253
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.11
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:150
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:151
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/25068
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17742
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0024
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1542
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2554
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=189434
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26141
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10383
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1863?
CVE-2006-1863 has a critical severity level due to the potential for local users to escape chroot restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1863?
To fix CVE-2006-1863, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.6.17 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-1863?
CVE-2006-1863 affects Linux kernel versions 2.6.16 and earlier.
Can CVE-2006-1863 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-1863 is a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely and requires local user access.
What precautionary measures can I take regarding CVE-2006-1863?
Limit local user access and ensure that your systems are updated to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2006-1863.
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