CVE-2006-7151 describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in the libtool-ltdl library (libltdl.so) versions 1.5.22-2.3, specifically impacting Fedora Core 5. This flaw could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious library in specific subdirectories (hwcap, 0, or nosegneg). The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.6, indicating a medium severity due to its local attack vector and medium attack complexity, but with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.22-2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libtool-ltdl:1.5.22-2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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