CVE-2006-1484

Public Exploit

Description

Genius VideoCAM NB Driver does not drop privileges when saving files, which allows local users to gain privileges by opening arbitrary files via the "save as" dialog.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/19437	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25501	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429107/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015839	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17284	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1484?: CVE-2006-1484 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1484?: To fix CVE-2006-1484, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1484 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1484 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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