CVE-2006-5072
First published: Tue Oct 10 2006(Updated: )
The System.CodeDom.Compiler classes in Novell Mono create temporary files with insecure permissions, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mono | =1.0 | |
| Mono | =2.0 | |
| =1.0 | ||
| =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-357-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20340
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22277
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22614
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-23.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23154
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_73_mono.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23213
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2401
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23776
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3911
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29353
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.
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