SB2006042601 - Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel

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SB2006042601 - Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel

Published: April 26, 2006 Updated: November 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2006042601
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-1864)

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 website.

References