How severe is CVE-2006-0408?

CVE-2006-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0408?

CVE-2006-0408 primarily affects Sun Grid Engine. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0408?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0408 published?

CVE-2006-0408 was published on 2006-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0408

CVE-2006-0408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Grid Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Grid Engine
Published: 2006-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rsh utility in Sun Grid Engine (SGE) before 6.0u7_1 allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving command line arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0408?: rsh utility in Sun Grid Engine (SGE) before 6.0u7_1 allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving command line arguments.
How severe is CVE-2006-0408?: CVE-2006-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0408?: CVE-2006-0408 primarily affects Sun Grid Engine. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0408 published?: CVE-2006-0408 was published on 2006-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:grid_engine:6.0:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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