Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Serial line sniffer (aka slsnif) 0.4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the HOME environment variable, possibly because of a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Line Sniffer | Serial Line Sniffer | 0.4.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18497
- http://shellcoders.com/sintigan/slsnif-ploit.plExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421583/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0212
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24082
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18497
- http://shellcoders.com/sintigan/slsnif-ploit.plExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421583/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0212
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24082
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0196?
CVE-2006-0196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in Serial line sniffer (aka slsnif) 0.4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the HOME environment variable, possibly because of a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-0196?
CVE-2006-0196 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Serial Line Sniffer Serial Line Sniffer.