CVE-2006-0055: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0055: The ispell_op function in ee on FreeBSD 4.10 to 6.0 uses predictable filenames and does not confirm which f...

The ispell_op function in ee on FreeBSD 4.10 to 6.0 uses predictable filenames and does not confirm which file is being written, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack when ee invokes ispell.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0055 is an old FreeBSD local file overwrite issue in the ee editor when it invokes ispell. A local user could abuse predictable temporary filenames to cause ee to write to an unintended file. Business urgency is mainly for legacy FreeBSD systems still running versions 4.10 through 6.0. Exposure is likely limited to legacy FreeBSD 4.10 through 6.0 systems where ee and ispell functionality are present and local users have shell or interactive access. Prioritize if the organization still operates legacy FreeBSD systems with local user access. For modern environments without FreeBSD 4.10 to 6.0, this is primarily an archival tracking item. Mitigation focus: Identify any FreeBSD 4.10 through 6.0 systems still in operation.; Review the FreeBSD-SA-06:02 vendor advisory for official correction guidance.; Upgrade or retire unsupported FreeBSD releases where practical..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 16:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 11, 2006, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ee-ispell-op-symlink(24074)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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