CVE-2006-5808 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by replacing executables in Cisco Secure Desktop directories due to insecure default permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-5808?
CVE-2006-5808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The installation of Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.1.1.45 uses insecure default permissions (all users full control) for the CSD directory and its parent directory, which allow local users to gain privileges by replacing CSD executables, aka "Local Privilege Escalation".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5808?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Secure Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5808?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5808 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-5808 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5808 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw4c-mqg6-7wcm.