# CVE-2006-1836: Untrusted search path vulnerability in unspecified components in Symantec LiveUpdate for Macintosh 3.0.0 through 3.5.0 do not set the execut

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-04-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in unspecified components in Symantec LiveUpdate for Macintosh 3.0.0 through 3.5.0 do not set the execution path, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.

## What to do

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## References

- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/100
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17571
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1386
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431318/100/0/threaded
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015953
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.04.17b.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19682
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25839

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