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CVE-2006-5215

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2006-5215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Xsession script, as used by X Display Manager (xdm) in NetBSD before 20060212, X.Org before 20060317, and Solaris 8 through 10 before 20061006, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, or read another user's Xsession errors file, via a symlink attack on a /tmp/xses-$USER file.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Xsession script, as used by X Display Manager (xdm) in NetBSD before 20060212, X.Org before 20060317, and Solaris 8 through 10 before 20061006, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, or read another user's Xsession errors file, via a symlink attack on a /tmp/xses-$USER file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
X.OrgXdm<= 1.0.3
NetbsdNetbsd<= current
NetbsdNetbsd1.0
NetbsdNetbsd1.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.2.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.4
NetbsdNetbsd1.4.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.4.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.4.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.5
NetbsdNetbsd1.5.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.5.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.5.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.6
NetbsdNetbsd1.6.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.6.2
NetbsdNetbsd2.0
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.1
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.2
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.3
NetbsdNetbsd2.1
NetbsdNetbsd3.0
NetbsdNetbsd3.99.15
NetbsdNetbsd4.0
SunSolaris8.0
SunSolaris9.0
SunSolaris10.0
SunSunos5.8
SunSunos5.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5215?
The Xsession script, as used by X Display Manager (xdm) in NetBSD before 20060212, X.Org before 20060317, and Solaris 8 through 10 before 20061006, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, or read another user's Xsession errors file, via a symlink attack on a /tmp/xses-$USER file.
How severe is CVE-2006-5215?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5215?
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