UNKNOWN CVSS 6.6
Published: 2006-01-04

CVE-2006-0071

gentoo app-crypt_pinentry Security Advisory (CVE-2006-0071)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-0071 impacting gentoo app-crypt_pinentry. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.6 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The ebuild for pinentry before 0.7.2-r2 on Gentoo Linux sets setgid bits for pinentry programs, which allows local users to read or overwrite arbitrary files as gid 0.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gentoo / app-crypt_pinentry
Affected Versions 0.7.2
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-0071 impacting gentoo app-crypt_pinentry.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-0071.yaml
id: cve-2006-0071

info:
  name: gentoo app-crypt_pinentry - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-0071 affecting gentoo app-crypt_pinentry.
    Evaluation: The ebuild for pinentry before 0.7.2-r2 on Gentoo Linux sets setgid bits for pinentry programs, which allows local users to read or overwrite arbitrar...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-0071
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.6
    cve-id: CVE-2006-0071
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-0071,gentoo,app-crypt_pinentry,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "app-crypt_pinentry"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-0071.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-0071
# Target: gentoo app-crypt_pinentry | CVSS: 6.6 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-0071 (gentoo app-crypt_pinentry)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gentoo app-crypt_pinentry scope (0.7.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-0071.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-0071
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install app-crypt_pinentry 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade app-crypt_pinentry 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update app-crypt_pinentry

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i app-crypt_pinentry 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i app-crypt_pinentry

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-0071 in gentoo app-crypt_pinentry?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gentoo app-crypt_pinentry packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-0071?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-0071?

CVE-2006-0071 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.6 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.6
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-0071
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor gentoo
Product app-crypt_pinentry
Published 2006-01-04
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N