CVE-2006-5214: Race Condition
First published: Mon Oct 09 2006(Updated: )
Race condition in the Xsession script, as used by X Display Manager (xdm) in NetBSD before 20060212, X.Org before 20060225, and Solaris 8 through 10 before 20061006, causes a user's Xsession errors file to have weak permissions before a chmod is performed, which allows local users to read Xsession errors files of other users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetBSD current | =3.0 | |
| NetBSD current | =3.99.15 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =10.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22323
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22439
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22469
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22992
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017015
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102652-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-250.htm
- http://www.netbsd.org/cgi-bin/query-pr-single.pl?number=32804
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20400
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-364-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3962
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5897
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1760
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5214?
CVE-2006-5214 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive Xsession error files to local users.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5214?
To fix CVE-2006-5214, ensure that the permissions for the Xsession errors file are correctly set before allowing user access.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5214?
CVE-2006-5214 affects users of NetBSD versions prior to 20060212, X.Org versions prior to 20060225, and Solaris 8 through 10 versions prior to 20061006.
What causes CVE-2006-5214?
CVE-2006-5214 is caused by a race condition in the Xsession script that results in weak permissions for Xsession error files.
Can CVE-2006-5214 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-5214 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected systems.
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