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CVE-2006-3378

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2006-3378 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. passwd command in shadow in Ubuntu 5.04 through 6.06 LTS, when called with the -f, -g, or -s flag, 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

passwd command in shadow in Ubuntu 5.04 through 6.06 LTS, when called with the -f, -g, or -s flag, 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

26.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UbuntuUbuntu Linux5.04
UbuntuUbuntu Linux5.10
UbuntuUbuntu Linux6.06_lts

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3378?
passwd command in shadow in Ubuntu 5.04 through 6.06 LTS, when called with the -f, -g, or -s flag, 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-3378?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3378 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3378?
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