CVE-2006-4248

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified

CVE-2006-4248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_thttpd temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_thttpd temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Acme LabsThttpd2.25b

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4248?
thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_thttpd temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2006-4248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4248?
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