CVE-2006-6939
First published: Wed Jan 17 2007(Updated: )
GNU ed before 0.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, possibly in the open_sbuf function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU ed | <=0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://freshmeat.net/projects/ed/?branch_id=17855&release_id=240890
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-962
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2449
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2450
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:023
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0005
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22129
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23832
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23848
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23857
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24054
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4573
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30374
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6939?
CVE-2006-6939 has a moderate severity level as it allows local users to perform a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6939?
To fix CVE-2006-6939, users should upgrade to GNU ed version 0.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6939?
Local users of GNU ed versions prior to 0.3 are affected by CVE-2006-6939.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-6939?
CVE-2006-6939 is associated with a symlink attack that can lead to file overwrites.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-6939?
Exploiting CVE-2006-6939 can allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
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