CVE-2006-2183: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-2183: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Truecrypt 4.1, when running suid root on Linux, allows local users t...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is a local privilege-escalation issue in TrueCrypt 4.1 on Linux when the program is run setuid root. A local user could influence the PATH environment so TrueCrypt runs an attacker-controlled mount command with elevated privileges. Exposure is limited to Linux systems with TrueCrypt 4.1 installed and configured setuid root. The bundle does not identify other affected versions, packaged distributions, or current supported products. Prioritize if legacy Linux systems still use TrueCrypt 4.1 with setuid root. The business risk is local escalation to root, but exposure should be narrow and environment-specific. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove setuid root use for TrueCrypt 4.1 where possible.; Check TrueCrypt vendor history or trusted advisories for fixed-version guidance.; Retire or isolate legacy TrueCrypt 4.1 deployments if no supported fix is available..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 4, 2006, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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truecrypt-execvp-gain-privileges(26191)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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