CVE-2006-5778 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2006-5778: ftpd in linux-ftpd 0.17, and possibly other versions, performs a chdir before setting the UID, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by redirecting their home directory to a restricted directory.

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2006-5778 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux-ftpd→ fixed in0.17-23urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux-ftpd

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux-ftpd→ fixed in0.17-23urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux-ftpd

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