CVE-2006-2607
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductPaul Vixie Vixie Cron
PublishedMay 25, 2006
First seenMay 25, 2006
How to fix
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| paul_vixie vixie_cron | 4.1 | — |
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