CVE-2006-1057
UnknownEPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2006-1057 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in daemon/slave.c in gdm before 2.14.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack when gdm performs chown and chgrp operations on the .ICEauthority file.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in daemon/slave.c in gdm before 2.14.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack when gdm performs chown and chgrp operations on the .ICEauthority file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdm | 2.14 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1040Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1465Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1040Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1465Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-1057?
Race condition in daemon/slave.c in gdm before 2.14.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack when gdm performs chown and chgrp operations on the .ICEauthority file.
How severe is CVE-2006-1057?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1057 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1057?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2006-1057?
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