CVE-2006-0126

CVE-2006-0126 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rxvt-unicode with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rxvt-unicode before 6.3, on certain platforms that use openpty and non-Unix pty devices such as Linux and most BSD platforms, does not maintain the intended permissions of tty devices, which allows local users to gain read and write access to the devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0126?
rxvt-unicode before 6.3, on certain platforms that use openpty and non-Unix pty devices such as Linux and most BSD platforms, does not maintain the intended permissions of tty devices, which allows local users to gain read and write access to the devices.
How severe is CVE-2006-0126?
CVE-2006-0126 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0126 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0126?
CVE-2006-0126 affects Rxvt-unicode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0126?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0126 published?
CVE-2006-0126 was published on 2006-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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