CVE-2006-6441 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass security controls to boot unauthorized operating systems via USB media on Xerox WorkCentre devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6441?
CVE-2006-6441 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.050.03.000, 13.x before 13.050.03.000, and 14.x before 14.050.03.000 allows local users to bypass security controls and boot Alchemy via certain alternate boot media, as demonstrated by a USB thumb drive.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6441?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Xerox Workcentre 232, Xerox Workcentre 238, Xerox Workcentre 245, Xerox Workcentre 255, Xerox Workcentre 265, Xerox Workcentre 275.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6441?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6441 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-6441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hvh4-g5jc-4pm9.