Unscored severity · published Apr 20, 2006
CVE-2006-1892
avast! 4 Linux Home Edition 1.0.5 allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/_avast4_ temporary directory
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CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
avast! 4 Linux Home Edition 1.0.5 allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/_avast4_ temporary directory.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 43% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AA
Avast Antivirus · Alwil
1.0.5 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-1892
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-1892
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/19683
securityreason.com
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/712
securityreason.com
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/764
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431019/100/0/threaded
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17535
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1387
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