Vulnerability Description
The GConf daemon (gconfd) in GConf 2.14.0 creates temporary files under directories with names based on the username, even when GCONF_GLOBAL_LOCKS is not set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating the directories ahead of time, which prevents other users from using Gnome.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gconf | 2.14.0 |
References
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=167030Exploit
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=219279Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23452Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21762
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5148
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=167030Exploit
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=219279Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23452Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21762
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5148
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6698?
CVE-2006-6698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The GConf daemon (gconfd) in GConf 2.14.0 creates temporary files under directories with names based on the username, even when GCONF_GLOBAL_LOCKS is not set, which allows local users to cause a denia...
How severe is CVE-2006-6698?
CVE-2006-6698 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gconf.