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CVE-2006-5852

MediumPublished

Untrusted search path vulnerability in openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a...

Published: Nov 10, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 8, 2006

Primary CVSS

4.6/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 53.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Untrusted search path vulnerability in openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a malicious helper binary, as demonstrated by (1) cp, (2) rm, and (3) killall, different vectors than CVE-2006-5327.

Sources

Xcode OpenBase 10.0.0 (OSX) - Unsafe System Call Privilege EscalationExploit
Kevin Finisterre · osx · Nov 8, 2006

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