CVE-2006-1565

Public Exploit

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in libgpib-perl 3.2.06-2 in Debian GNU/Linux includes an RPATH value under the /tmp/buildd directory for the LinuxGpib.so module, which might allow local users to gain privileges by installing malicious libraries in that directory.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.12%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17288	exploit vdb entry patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25681	vdb entry
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=359239	patch exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1565?: CVE-2006-1565 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1565?: To fix CVE-2006-1565, 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-2006-1565 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1565 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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