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CVE-2006-5969

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2006-5969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CRLF injection vulnerability in the evalFolderLine function in fvwm 2.5.18 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via carriage returns in a directory name, which is not properly handled by fvwm-menu-directory, a variant of CVE-2003-1308.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in the evalFolderLine function in fvwm 2.5.18 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via carriage returns in a directory name, which is not properly handled by fvwm-menu-directory, a variant of CVE-2003-1308.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FvwmFvwm<= 2.5.18

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5969?
CRLF injection vulnerability in the evalFolderLine function in fvwm 2.5.18 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via carriage returns in a directory name, which is not properly handled by fvwm-menu-directory, a variant of CVE-2003-1308.
How severe is CVE-2006-5969?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5969?
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