Vulnerability Description
The convert-fcrontab program in fcron 3.0.0 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long command-line argument, which causes Linux glibc to report heap memory corruption, possibly because a strcpy in the strdup2 function can "overwrite some data."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thibault Godouet | Fcron | 3.0.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0999.html
- http://fcron.free.fr/doc/en/changes.html
- http://fcron.free.fr/news.php#a20060206a.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18719
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423697/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16467
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0036
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0435
- https://bugs.trustix.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1754
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24444
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0999.html
- http://fcron.free.fr/doc/en/changes.html
- http://fcron.free.fr/news.php#a20060206a.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18719
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423697/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0539?
CVE-2006-0539 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The convert-fcrontab program in fcron 3.0.0 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long command-line argument, which causes Linux glibc to report heap memory corruption, possibly because a s...
How severe is CVE-2006-0539?
CVE-2006-0539 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-2006-0539?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thibault Godouet Fcron.