CVE-2006-4124
Description
The libXm library in LessTif 0.95.0 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via the DEBUG_FILE environment variable, which is used to create world-writable files when libXm is run from a setuid program.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
3 exploit sources identified
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References
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2144
exploit-db.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19430
securityfocus.com
http://karol.wiesek.pl/files/lesstif-advisory.pdf
karol.wiesek.pl
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Timeline
Published
Aug 14, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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