CVE-2006-0803

CVE-2006-0803 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The signature verification functionality in the YaST Online Update (YOU) script handling relies on a gpg feature that is not intended for signature verification, which prevents YOU from detecting malicious scripts or code that do not pass the signature check when gpg 1.4.x is being used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0803?
The signature verification functionality in the YaST Online Update (YOU) script handling relies on a gpg feature that is not intended for signature verification, which prevents YOU from detecting malicious scripts or code that do not pass the signature check when gpg 1.4.x is being used.
How severe is CVE-2006-0803?
CVE-2006-0803 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0803 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0803?
CVE-2006-0803 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0803?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0803 published?
CVE-2006-0803 was published on 2006-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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