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CVE-2006-4447

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified

CVE-2006-4447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. X.Org and XFree86, including libX11, xdm, xf86dga, xinit, xload, xtrans, and xterm, does not check the return values for setuid and seteuid calls when attempting to drop privileges, which might allow local users to gain privileges by causing those calls to fail, such as by exceeding a ulimit.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

X.Org and XFree86, including libX11, xdm, xf86dga, xinit, xload, xtrans, and xterm, does not check the return values for setuid and seteuid calls when attempting to drop privileges, which might allow local users to gain privileges by causing those calls to fail, such as by exceeding a ulimit.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
X.OrgEmu-Linux-X87-Xlibs7.0_r1
X.OrgX11r66.7.0
X.OrgX11r66.8
X.OrgX11r66.8.1
X.OrgX11r66.8.2
X.OrgX11r71.0
X.OrgX11r71.0.1
X.OrgX11r71.0.2
X.OrgXdm1.0.3
X.OrgXf86dga1.0.0
X.OrgXinit1.0.2_r5
X.OrgXload1.0.0
X.OrgXorg-Server1.02_r5
X.OrgXterm214

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4447?
X.Org and XFree86, including libX11, xdm, xf86dga, xinit, xload, xtrans, and xterm, does not check the return values for setuid and seteuid calls when attempting to drop privileges, which might allow local users to gain privileges by causing those calls to fail, such as by exceeding a ulimit.
How severe is CVE-2006-4447?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4447?
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