Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in libtool-ltdl Library Affects Fedora Core 5
CVE-2006-7151

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Libtool-ltdl
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 March 2007

Summary

The libtool-ltdl library version 1.5.22-2.3 in Fedora Core 5 is affected by an untrusted search path vulnerability. This flaw allows local users to exploit the system by executing arbitrary code through malicious libraries placed in specific subdirectories, including hwcap, 0, and nosegneg. As a result, unauthorized users may gain higher privileges and execute potentially harmful instructions on the system, posing a significant security risk.

References

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2378
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=209930
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20434
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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