Description
Vulnerability in FAM 2.6.8, 2.6.6, and other versions allows unprivileged users to obtain the names of files whose access is restricted to the root group.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 11 | fam | 2.6.8-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | fam | 2.6.6.1-5.2 | DSA-154 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- SGI IRIX 6.5.x - FAM Arbitrary Root Owned Directory File Listing EDB-21720 · local · Aug 16, 2002 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- DSA-154 fam - privilege escalation Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- RHSA-2005:005 vendor-advisory
- sgi-fam-insecure-permissions(9880) vdb-entry
- DSA-154 vendor-advisory
- 5487 vdb-entry