ID:10812 - Exploit for Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-1864

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ID:10812 - Exploit for Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-1864

Published: November 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99902
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-1864
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

Directory traversal vulnerability in smbfs in Linux 2.6.16 and earlier allows local users to escape chroot restrictions for an SMB-mounted filesystem via '..\' sequences, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-1863.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.