CVE-2006-5778 Affecting linux-ftpd package, versions <0.17-23


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.06% (28th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN12-LINUXFTPD-1553233
  • published7 Nov 2006
  • disclosed7 Nov 2006

Introduced: 7 Nov 2006

CVE-2006-5778  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:12 linux-ftpd to version 0.17-23 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream linux-ftpd package and not the linux-ftpd package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:12 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Scores

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