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CVE-2006-1566

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

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CVE-2006-1566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in libtunepimp-perl 0.4.2-1 in Debian GNU/Linux includes an RPATH value under the /tmp/buildd directory for the tunepimp.so module, which might allow local users to gain privileges by installing malicious libraries in that directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in libtunepimp-perl 0.4.2-1 in Debian GNU/Linux includes an RPATH value under the /tmp/buildd directory for the tunepimp.so module, which might allow local users to gain privileges by installing malicious libraries in that directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux3.1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1566?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in libtunepimp-perl 0.4.2-1 in Debian GNU/Linux includes an RPATH value under the /tmp/buildd directory for the tunepimp.so module, which might allow local users to gain privileges by installing malicious libraries in that directory.
How severe is CVE-2006-1566?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1566?
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Source: NVD / NIST