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CVE-2006-5706

First published: Sat Nov 04 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerabilities in PHP, probably before 5.2.0, allow local users to bypass open_basedir restrictions and perform unspecified actions via unspecified vectors involving the (1) chdir and (2) tempnam functions. NOTE: the tempnam vector might overlap CVE-2006-1494.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP=5.1.5
PHP=5.1.2
PHP=5.1.1
PHP=5.0-rc1
PHP=5.0.5
PHP=5.0.1
PHP=5.1.4
PHP=5.0.4
PHP<=5.1.6
PHP=5.0-rc3
PHP=5.0.3
PHP=5.1.0
PHP=5.0-rc2
PHP=5.1.3
PHP=5.0.2
PHP=5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-5706?

    The severity of CVE-2006-5706 is considered moderate as it allows local users to bypass open_basedir restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-5706?

    To fix CVE-2006-5706, upgrade to PHP version 5.2.0 or newer.

  • What are the affected PHP versions for CVE-2006-5706?

    Affected PHP versions for CVE-2006-5706 include versions less than 5.2.0, particularly versions 5.0.0 through 5.1.6.

  • What actions can attackers perform due to CVE-2006-5706?

    Attackers may exploit CVE-2006-5706 to perform unauthorized file access or manipulation via the chdir and tempnam functions.

  • Is CVE-2006-5706 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2006-5706 is a local vulnerability that allows local users to exploit the affected systems.

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