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CVE-2006-5297

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified

CVE-2006-5297 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the safe_open function in the Mutt mail client 1.5.12 and earlier, when creating temporary files in an NFS filesystem, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files due to limitations of the use of the O_EXCL flag on NFS filesystems.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the safe_open function in the Mutt mail client 1.5.12 and earlier, when creating temporary files in an NFS filesystem, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files due to limitations of the use of the O_EXCL flag on NFS filesystems.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MuttMutt<= 1.5.12
MuttMutt0.95.6
MuttMutt1.2.1
MuttMutt1.2.5
MuttMutt1.2.5.1
MuttMutt1.2.5.4
MuttMutt1.2.5.5
MuttMutt1.2.5.12
MuttMutt1.2.5.12_ol
MuttMutt1.3.12
MuttMutt1.3.12.1
MuttMutt1.3.16
MuttMutt1.3.17
MuttMutt1.3.22
MuttMutt1.3.24
MuttMutt1.3.25
MuttMutt1.3.27
MuttMutt1.3.28
MuttMutt1.4.0
MuttMutt1.4.1
MuttMutt1.4.2
MuttMutt1.4.2.1
MuttMutt1.5.3
MuttMutt1.5.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5297?
Race condition in the safe_open function in the Mutt mail client 1.5.12 and earlier, when creating temporary files in an NFS filesystem, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files due to limitations of the use of the O_EXCL flag on NFS filesystems.
How severe is CVE-2006-5297?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5297 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5297?
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