Vulnerability Description
do_command.c in Vixie cron (vixie-cron) 4.1 does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, as originally demonstrated by a program that exceeds the process limits as defined in /etc/security/limits.conf.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | 4.1 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=134194
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20380Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20388
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20616
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21032
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35318
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200606-07.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016480
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-168.htm
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-05-32.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0539.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435033/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18108
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2075
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2607?
CVE-2006-2607 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). do_command.c in Vixie cron (vixie-cron) 4.1 does not check the return code of a setuid call, which might allow local users to gain root privileges if setuid fails in cases such as PAM failures or reso...
How severe is CVE-2006-2607?
CVE-2006-2607 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-2006-2607?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paul Vixie Vixie Cron.