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CVE-2006-2183

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

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CVE-2006-2183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that references a malicious mount command.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that references a malicious mount command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.57%

43.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Truecrypt FoundationTruecrypt4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2183?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that references a malicious mount command.
How severe is CVE-2006-2183?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2183?
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