Vulnerability Details : CVE-2006-5072
The System.CodeDom.Compiler classes in Novell Mono create temporary files with insecure permissions, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Threat overview for CVE-2006-5072
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
8989
IPs affected by CVE-2006-5072 44,827
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-5072
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 8 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2006-5072
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.2
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
1.9
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10.0
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NIST |
References for CVE-2006-5072
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2401
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:188
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20340
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_73_mono.html
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-23.xml
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3911
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29353
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-357-1
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Products affected by CVE-2006-5072
- cpe:2.3:a:mono:mono:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mono:mono:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*