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CVE-2006-2542 Details
Description
xmcdconfig in xmcd for Debian GNU/Linux 2.6-17.1 creates /var/lib/cddb and /var/lib/xmcd/discog with world writable permissions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption).
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=366816 | CVE | Patch |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/20078 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26452 | CVE | |
| http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1086 | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=366816 | [email protected] | Patch |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/20078 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26452 | [email protected] | |
| http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1086 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-Other | Weakness Not in a Standard CWE Category | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ti kan xmcd | 2.6.17.1 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 16, 2026 | [email protected] | |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 20, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 24, 2006 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |