CVE-2006-0071

CVE-2006-0071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo App-crypt Pinentry with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The ebuild for pinentry before 0.7.2-r2 on Gentoo Linux sets setgid bits for pinentry programs, which allows local users to read or overwrite arbitrary files as gid 0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0071?
The ebuild for pinentry before 0.7.2-r2 on Gentoo Linux sets setgid bits for pinentry programs, which allows local users to read or overwrite arbitrary files as gid 0.
How severe is CVE-2006-0071?
CVE-2006-0071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0071 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0071?
CVE-2006-0071 primarily affects Gentoo App-crypt Pinentry. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0071?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0071 published?
CVE-2006-0071 was published on 2006-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)