CVE-2006-4537

CVE-2006-4537 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dec Dec Openvms Alpha 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

NET$SESSION_CONTROL.EXE in DECnet-Plus in OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2 and Alpha 8.2 writes a password to an audit log file when there is a successful connection after a "network breakin" event, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4537?
NET$SESSION_CONTROL.EXE in DECnet-Plus in OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2 and Alpha 8.2 writes a password to an audit log file when there is a successful connection after a "network breakin" event, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2006-4537?
CVE-2006-4537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4537 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4537?
CVE-2006-4537 primarily affects Dec Dec Openvms Alpha. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4537?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4537 published?
CVE-2006-4537 was published on 2006-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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