Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 7, 2006· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5778

Description

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.

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Affected products

Linux Ftpd SSL/Linux Ftpd SSLllm-fuzzy2 versions
0.17+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: 0.17
- cpe:2.3:a:linux-ftpd-ssl:linux-ftpd-ssl:0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cginvd
lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/049014.htmlnvd
secunia.com/advisories/22997nvd
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-05.xmlnvd
www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1217nvd
www.securityfocus.com/bid/21000nvd

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