CVE-2006-1656
CVE-2006-1656 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vserver Util-vserver 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% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vserver Util-vserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
vserver in util-vserver 0.30.209 executes a command as root when the suexec userid parameter is invalid and non-numeric, which might cause local users to inadvertently execute dangerous commands as root.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1656?
- vserver in util-vserver 0.30.209 executes a command as root when the suexec userid parameter is invalid and non-numeric, which might cause local users to inadvertently execute dangerous commands as root.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1656?
- CVE-2006-1656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1656 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1656?
- CVE-2006-1656 primarily affects Vserver Util-vserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1656?
- 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-2006-1656 published?
- CVE-2006-1656 was published on 2006-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=360438
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17361
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?func=detailitem&item_id=15996
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/patch/?func=detailitem&item_id=4966
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:vserver:util-vserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vserver:util-vserver:0.30.209:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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