CVE-2006-4124

Public Exploit

Description

The libXm library in LessTif 0.95.0 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via the DEBUG_FILE environment variable, which is used to create world-writable files when libXm is run from a setuid program.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.13%

Vendor Advisory wiesek.pl Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2144	exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19430	vdb entry exploit
http://karol.wiesek.pl/files/lesstif-advisory.pdf	vendor advisory exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3230	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21428	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28298	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4124?: CVE-2006-4124 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4124?: To fix CVE-2006-4124, 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-2006-4124 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4124 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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