CVE-2006-7098: debian apache
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2006-7098 is a medium (CVSS 6.6) vulnerability in debian apache. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 03-03-2007PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Debian GNU/Linux 033_-F_NO_SETSID patch for the Apache HTTP Server 1.3.34-4 does not properly disassociate httpd from a controlling tty when httpd is started interactively, which allows local users to gain privileges to that tty via a CGI program that calls the TIOCSTI ioctl.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
0.58%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
46%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.56% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundApache 1.3.34/1.3.33 (Ubuntu / Debian) - CGI TTY Privilege Escalation
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian1 product
- apache1.3.34.4
1 vendor · 1 product
References
6 links- bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=357561X Refsource CONFIRM