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CVE-2006-6008

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

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CVE-2006-6008 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ftpd in Linux Netkit (linux-ftpd) 0.17, and possibly other versions, does not check the return status of certain seteuid, setgid, and setuid calls, which might allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges if these calls fail in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5778.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ftpd in Linux Netkit (linux-ftpd) 0.17, and possibly other versions, does not check the return status of certain seteuid, setgid, and setuid calls, which might allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges if these calls fail in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5778.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetkitNetkit0.17

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6008?
ftpd in Linux Netkit (linux-ftpd) 0.17, and possibly other versions, does not check the return status of certain seteuid, setgid, and setuid calls, which might allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges if these calls fail in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5778.
How severe is CVE-2006-6008?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6008 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6008?
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