How severe is CVE-2006-2183?

CVE-2006-2183 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2183 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2183?

CVE-2006-2183 affects Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2183?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-2183 published?

CVE-2006-2183 was published on 2006-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2183

CVE-2006-2183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt
Published: 2006-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that references a malicious mount command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2183?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that references a malicious mount command.
How severe is CVE-2006-2183?: CVE-2006-2183 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2183 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2183?: CVE-2006-2183 affects Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2183?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2183 published?: CVE-2006-2183 was published on 2006-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:truecrypt_foundation:truecrypt:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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