Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.17 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2007-0304.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19868
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20398
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21614
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1103
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.11
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:150
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:151
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-31.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/25068
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17742
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0024
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1542
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1863?
CVE-2006-1863 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). 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 CV...
How severe is CVE-2006-1863?
CVE-2006-1863 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1863?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.