CVE-2006-2183

High

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that references a malicious mount command.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductTruecrypt
PublishedMay 4, 2006
First seenMay 4, 2006

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
truecrypt_foundation truecrypt4.1—

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CVE-2006-2183 · Truecrypt · Dark Radar