CVE-2006-4248
published 2006-10-31CVE-2006-4248: thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_thttpd…
PriorityP421high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.37%
28.7th percentile
thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_thttpd temporary file.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| acme_labs | thttpd | — | — |
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VulDB
Acme Labs thttpd 2.25b symlink (Nessus ID 22937 / SBV-13076)
vuldb·2026-04-25·CVSS 7.2
CVE-2006-4248 [HIGH] Acme Labs thttpd 2.25b symlink (Nessus ID 22937 / SBV-13076)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Acme Labs thttpd 2.25b. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in symlink following.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-4248. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-5h6r-qg95-jx6w: thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-01
CVE-2006-4248 [HIGH] GHSA-5h6r-qg95-jx6w: thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_
thttpd on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows local users to create or touch arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the start_thttpd temporary file.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=396277http://secunia.com/advisories/22712http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1205http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20891http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=396277http://secunia.com/advisories/22712http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1205http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20891
2006-10-31
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