CVE-2006-7094: High severity Gentoo Linux vulnerability
ftpd, as used by Gentoo and Debian Linux, sets the gid to the effective uid instead of the effective group id before executing /bin/ls, which allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories with the privileges of gid 0 and possibly enable additional attack vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-7094?
CVE-2006-7094 is classified as a high severity vulnerability because it allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7094?
To mitigate CVE-2006-7094, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the ftpd software.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-7094?
CVE-2006-7094 affects ftpd as implemented in Debian Linux 4.0 and Gentoo Linux.
What impact does CVE-2006-7094 have on system security?
CVE-2006-7094 can compromise system security by enabling unauthorized access to sensitive directory listings and escalating privileges.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-7094?
CVE-2006-7094 can be exploited by any remote authenticated user with access to the ftpd service.