CVE-2006-2542

Description

xmcdconfig in xmcd for Debian GNU/Linux 2.6-17.1 creates /var/lib/cddb and /var/lib/xmcd/discog with world writable permissions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption).

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=366816	patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1086	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20078	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26452	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2542?: CVE-2006-2542 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2542?: To fix CVE-2006-2542, 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-2006-2542 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-2542 is being actively exploited. 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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