Vulnerability Description
smbfs in Linux kernel 2.6.8 and other versions, and 2.4.x before 2.4.34, when UNIX extensions are enabled, ignores certain mount options, which could cause clients to use server-specified uid, gid and mode settings.
CVSS Score
4.1
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.33 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25683
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1233
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_35_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21523
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25683
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1233
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_35_kernel.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5871?
CVE-2006-5871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). smbfs in Linux kernel 2.6.8 and other versions, and 2.4.x before 2.4.34, when UNIX extensions are enabled, ignores certain mount options, which could cause clients to use server-specified uid, gid and...
How severe is CVE-2006-5871?
CVE-2006-5871 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5871?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.