How severe is CVE-2006-0582?

CVE-2006-0582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-0582 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-2006-0582?

CVE-2006-0582 primarily affects Kth Heimdal. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0582?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0582 published?

CVE-2006-0582 was published on 2006-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0582

CVE-2006-0582 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kth Heimdal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kth Heimdal
Published: 2006-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in rshd in Heimdal 0.6.x before 0.6.6 and 0.7.x before 0.7.2, when storing forwarded credentials, allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and change file ownership via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0582?: Unspecified vulnerability in rshd in Heimdal 0.6.x before 0.6.6 and 0.7.x before 0.7.2, when storing forwarded credentials, allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and change file ownership via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-0582?: CVE-2006-0582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0582 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-2006-0582?: CVE-2006-0582 primarily affects Kth Heimdal. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0582 published?: CVE-2006-0582 was published on 2006-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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