Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that references a malicious mount command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Truecrypt Foundation | Truecrypt | 4.1 |
References
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2006-April/003152.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19903PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/25131Patch
- http://www.truecrypt.org/history.phpPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1591
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26191
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2006-April/003152.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19903PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/25131Patch
- http://www.truecrypt.org/history.phpPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1591
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26191
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2183?
CVE-2006-2183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable tha...
How severe is CVE-2006-2183?
CVE-2006-2183 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt.