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CVE-2006-1864

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

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CVE-2006-1864 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in smbfs in Linux 2.6.16 and earlier allows local users to escape chroot restrictions for an SMB-mounted filesystem via "..\\" sequences, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-1863.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in smbfs in Linux 2.6.16 and earlier allows local users to escape chroot restrictions for an SMB-mounted filesystem via "..\\" sequences, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-1863.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16_rc7

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1864?
Directory traversal vulnerability in smbfs in Linux 2.6.16 and earlier allows local users to escape chroot restrictions for an SMB-mounted filesystem via "..\\" sequences, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-1863.
How severe is CVE-2006-1864?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1864 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1864?
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