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ID:10811 - Exploit for Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-1863
ID:10811 - Exploit for Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-1863
Published: November 6, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99903
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-1863
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
Directory traversal vulnerability in CIFS 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-2006-1864.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.