CVE-2006-5871

Description

smbfs in Linux kernel 2.6.8 and other versions, and 2.4.x before 2.4.34, when UNIX extensions are enabled, ignores certain mount options, which could cause clients to use server-specified uid, gid and mode settings.

4.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory novell.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10171	vdb entry signature
http://secunia.com/advisories/23361	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/25683	third party advisory
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23370	third party advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1233	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21523	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/23395	third party advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_35_kernel.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5871?: CVE-2006-5871 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5871?: To fix CVE-2006-5871, 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-2006-5871 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-5871 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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