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CVE-2006-2607

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

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CVE-2006-2607 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. do_command.c in Vixie cron (vixie-cron) 4.1 does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, as originally demonstrated by a program that exceeds the process limits as defined in /etc/security/limits.conf.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

do_command.c in Vixie cron (vixie-cron) 4.1 does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, as originally demonstrated by a program that exceeds the process limits as defined in /etc/security/limits.conf.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Paul VixieVixie Cron4.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2607?
do_command.c in Vixie cron (vixie-cron) 4.1 does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, as originally demonstrated by a program that exceeds the process limits as defined in /etc/security/limits.conf.
How severe is CVE-2006-2607?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2607 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2607?
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