Unscored severity · published Nov 7, 2006
CVE-2006-5778
ftpd in linux-ftpd 0.17, and possibly other versions, performs a chdir before setting the UID, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by redirecting their…
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CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
ftpd in linux-ftpd 0.17, and possibly other versions, performs a chdir before setting the UID, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by redirecting their home directory to a restricted directory.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 31% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
LI
Linux-ftpd-ssl · Linux-ftpd-ssl
0.17 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5778
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-5778
bugs.debian.org
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=384454
lists.grok.org.uk
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/049014.html
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/22997
security.gentoo.org
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-05.xml
www.debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1217
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21000
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