CVE-2006-1695

CVE-2006-1695 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fbida with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The fbgs script in the fbi package 2.01-1.4, when the TMPDIR environment variable is not defined, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in /var/tmp/fbps-[PID].

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1695?
The fbgs script in the fbi package 2.01-1.4, when the TMPDIR environment variable is not defined, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in /var/tmp/fbps-[PID].
How severe is CVE-2006-1695?
CVE-2006-1695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1695 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1695?
CVE-2006-1695 primarily affects Fbida. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1695?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1695 published?
CVE-2006-1695 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)