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CVE-2006-1753

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2006-1753 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A cron job in fcheck before 2.7.59 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cron job in fcheck before 2.7.59 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1753?
A cron job in fcheck before 2.7.59 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2006-1753?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1753 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1753?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST