CVE-2006-5072

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2006-5072?

  CVE-2006-5072 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit insecure file permissions.

• How do I fix CVE-2006-5072?

  To fix CVE-2006-5072, ensure that the Mono installation creates temporary files with secure permissions and apply any appropriate updates provided by the vendor.

• What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5072?

  CVE-2006-5072 affects Mono version 1.0 and 2.0 installations.

• What kind of attack can be performed using CVE-2006-5072?

  An attacker can perform a symlink attack to overwrite files or execute unauthorized code due to insecure temporary file permissions.

• Is CVE-2006-5072 exploitable remotely?

  CVE-2006-5072 is not directly exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the system to carry out the attack.