CVE-2006-2916

arts: does not check the return value of the setuid which prevents artsd from dropping privileges

Published Jun 15, 2006 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
artswrapper in aRts, when running setuid root on Linux 2.6.0 or later versions, does not check the return value of the setuid function call, which allows local users to gain root privileges by causing setuid to fail, which prevents artsd from dropping privileges.

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-273

    Improper Check for Dropped Privileges

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 6:06 PM
Reserved
Jun 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 15, 2006, 10:02 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:26 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 21, 2024, 12:00 AM