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CVE-2006-2607

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 r…

Published May 25, 2006paul_vixieEPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2006-2607 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting paul_vixie vixie_cron. It was published on May 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paul_vixie. Update vixie_cron to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=134194Refsecunia.com/advisories/20380Refsecunia.com/advisories/20388Refsecunia.com/advisories/20616Refsecunia.com/advisories/21032Refsecunia.com/advisories/21702Refsecunia.com/advisories/35318Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200606-07.xmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1016480Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-168.htm

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2607?

CVE-2006-2607 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting paul_vixie vixie_cron. It was published on May 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-2607?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-2607?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paul_vixie. Update vixie_cron to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-2607?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2607 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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