CVE-2006-0512: PADL MigrationTools 46 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary fil

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0512 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting migrationtools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PADL MigrationTools 46 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary files, which are not properly created by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offline.sh, (3) migrate_all_netinfo_online.sh, (4) migrate_all_netinfo_offline.sh, (5) migrate_all_nis_online.sh, (6) migrate_all_nis_offline.sh, (7) migrate_all_nisplus_online.sh, and (8) migrate_all_nisplus_offlin

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: padl software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-02 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

padl software migrationtools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 46

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 46

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy migrationtools || rpm -q migrationtools || migrationtools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison migrationtools sudo apt install migrationtools=<VERSION_BEFORE_46> sudo apt-mark hold migrationtools

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list migrationtools sudo dnf downgrade migrationtools-<VERSION_BEFORE_46> sudo dnf versionlock add migrationtools

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0512?

migrationtools: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0512 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0512 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0512 affect?

CVE-2006-0512 affects migrationtools. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). PADL MigrationTools 46 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary files, which are not properly created by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offli

How urgent is CVE-2006-0512?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-4683 LOW 2.1 DOWNGRADE PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.

References

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