How severe is CVE-2006-0736?

CVE-2006-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-0736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0736?

CVE-2006-0736 primarily affects Novell Linux Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0736?

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

When was CVE-2006-0736 published?

CVE-2006-0736 was published on 2006-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0736

CVE-2006-0736 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Linux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Linux Desktop
Published: 2006-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the pam_micasa PAM authentication module in CASA on Novell Linux Desktop 9 and Open Enterprise Server 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0736?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the pam_micasa PAM authentication module in CASA on Novell Linux Desktop 9 and Open Enterprise Server 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-0736?: CVE-2006-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-0736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0736?: CVE-2006-0736 primarily affects Novell Linux Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0736?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0736 published?: CVE-2006-0736 was published on 2006-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:linux_desktop:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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