CVE-2006-1892

N/A Unknown
Published: April 20, 2006 Modified: April 16, 2026
View on NVD

Description

avast! 4 Linux Home Edition 1.0.5 allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/_avast4_ temporary directory.

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

Login to generate AI explanation

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19683
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/712
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/764
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431019/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17535
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1387
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/19683
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/712
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/764
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431019/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17535
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1387
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
15th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

alwil