CVE-2006-5215: Low severity x.org xdm vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2006
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Updated

The Xsession script, as used by X Display Manager (xdm) in NetBSD before 20060212, X.Org before 20060317, and Solaris 8 through 10 before 20061006, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, or read another user's Xsession errors file, via a symlink attack on a /tmp/xses-$USER file.

Affected Software

54 affected components
X.Org xdm<=1.0.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4
NetBSD NetBSD=1.6
NetBSD NetBSD=3.99.15
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5
NetBSD NetBSD=4.0
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.2
NetBSD NetBSD=2.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.2.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.2
Sun Solaris=8.0
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.1
NetBSD NetBSD=2.0.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.6.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.2
NetBSD NetBSD=2.0.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.6.2
Sun SunOS=5.8
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
NetBSD NetBSD<=current
Sun Solaris=10.0
NetBSD NetBSD=1.6-beta
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.9
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5
NetBSD NetBSD=1.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.3
Sun Solaris=9.0
NetBSD NetBSD=2.0.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4
NetBSD NetBSD=3.0
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.1
Sun Solaris=8.0-beta
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4
NetBSD NetBSD=2.0
Sun Solaris=9.0-x86_update_2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.2
Sun Solaris=8.0
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4

Event History

Oct 10, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5215?

CVE-2006-5215 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit it to overwrite arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5215?

To fix CVE-2006-5215, ensure that the affected systems are updated to the latest patches provided by NetBSD, X.Org, or Solaris.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-5215?

CVE-2006-5215 affects versions of X Display Manager in NetBSD prior to 20060212, X.Org prior to 20060317, and Solaris 8 through 10 before 20061006.

4

What is a symlink attack related to CVE-2006-5215?

A symlink attack in CVE-2006-5215 allows local users to create symbolic links that manipulate the behavior of the Xsession script, potentially leading to unauthorized file access.

5

Can users access another user’s Xsession errors file due to CVE-2006-5215?

Yes, CVE-2006-5215 allows local users to read another user's Xsession errors file through exploitation of the vulnerability.

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