CVE-2006-1892

Public Exploit

Description

avast! 4 Linux Home Edition 1.0.5 allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/_avast4_ temporary directory.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory secunia.com Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431019/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1387	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/712	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17535	vdb entry exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/19683	third party advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/764	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1892?: CVE-2006-1892 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1892?: To fix CVE-2006-1892, 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-2006-1892 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1892 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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