Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan for Linux 4510e and earlier includes the current working directory in the DT_RPATH environment variable, which allows local users to load arbitrary ELF DSO libraries and execute arbitrary code by installing malicious libraries in that directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Virusscan | <= 4510e |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23278
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23429
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-15.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017385
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21592
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5023
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30898
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23278
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23429
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-15.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017385
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21592
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5023
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30898
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6474?
CVE-2006-6474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan for Linux 4510e and earlier includes the current working directory in the DT_RPATH environment variable, which allows local users to load arbitr...
How severe is CVE-2006-6474?
CVE-2006-6474 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-2006-6474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Virusscan.