CVE-2006-2607
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | 4.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20380Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20380Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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