CVE-2006-5851: Low severity Openbase International Ltd Openbase vulnerability
Published Nov 10, 2006
·Updated
openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/output file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5328.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Openbase International Ltd Openbase=7.0.15
Openbase International Ltd Openbase=8.0.4
Openbase International Ltd Openbase=9.1.5
Openbase International Ltd Openbase=10.0
Event History
Nov 10, 2006
CVE Published
02:07 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5851?
CVE-2006-5851 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5851?
To fix CVE-2006-5851, update OpenBase SQL to version 10.0.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5851?
CVE-2006-5851 affects local users of OpenBase SQL versions 7.0.15, 8.0.4, 9.1.5, and 10.0 on macOS.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2006-5851 involve?
CVE-2006-5851 involves a symlink attack targeting the /tmp/output file.
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Is CVE-2006-5851 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2006-5851 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5328.