CVE-2006-4246
UnknownEPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Usermin before 1.220 (20060629) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, possibly related to chfn/save.cgi not properly handling an empty shell parameter, which results in changing root's shell instead of the shell of a specified user.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Usermin before 1.220 (20060629) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, possibly related to chfn/save.cgi not properly handling an empty shell parameter, which results in changing root's shell instead of the shell of a specified user.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Usermin | Usermin | <= 1.210 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.4 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.5 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.6 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.7 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.8 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.9 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.91 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.92 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.93 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.94 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.95 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.96 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.97 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.98 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 0.99 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.000 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.010 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.020 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.030 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.040 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.051 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.060 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.070 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.080 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.090 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.100 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.110 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.120 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.130 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.140 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.150 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21968Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21981Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21968Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21981Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4246?
Usermin before 1.220 (20060629) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, possibly related to chfn/save.cgi not properly handling an empty shell parameter, which results in changing root's shell instead of the shell of a specified user.
How severe is CVE-2006-4246?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4246 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4246?
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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