CVE-2006-1695: The fbgs script in the fbi package 2.01-1.4, when the TMPDIR environment variable is not defined, allows local

Routine

LOW 1.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1695 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting fbida. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The fbgs script in the fbi package 2.01-1.4, when the TMPDIR environment variable is not defined, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in /var/tmp/fbps-[PID].

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fbida

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-11 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fbida fbida DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.01 · 2.02 · 2.03

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.01

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fbida sudo apt install fbida=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.01> sudo apt-mark hold fbida

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

dnf --showduplicates list fbida sudo dnf downgrade fbida-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.01> sudo dnf versionlock add fbida

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-2006-1695?

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

Is CVE-2006-1695 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1695 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-2006-1695 affect?

CVE-2006-1695 affects fbida. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). The fbgs script in the fbi package 2.01-1.4, when the TMPDIR environment variable is not defined, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in /var/tmp/fbps-[PID].

How urgent is CVE-2006-1695?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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