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CVE-2006-5778

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CVE-2006-5778

Published: Nov 7, 2006

Modified: Aug 7, 2024

PUBLISHED

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.

VendorProductVersions

n/a

n/a

affected
n/a

References

GLSA-200611-05
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_GENTOO
20060825 ftpd chdir() while root
mailing-list
x_refsource_FULLDISC
21000
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
22997
third-party-advisory
x_refsource_SECUNIA
DSA-1217
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_DEBIAN

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