CVE-2006-1892

Published: Apr 20, 2006Modified: Apr 16, 2026

4.9

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 6.9

Source: 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.

Affected (1)

Products: Alwil: Avast Antivirus

Alwil

1 product

Avast Antivirus

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Alwil Avast Antivirus	Version 1.0.5

References (12)

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