CVE-2006-5616

CVE-2006-5616 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openpbs 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

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in OpenPBS, as used in SUSE Linux 9.2 through 10.1, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5616?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in OpenPBS, as used in SUSE Linux 9.2 through 10.1, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5616?
CVE-2006-5616 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5616 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5616?
CVE-2006-5616 primarily affects Openpbs. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5616?
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-2006-5616 published?
CVE-2006-5616 was published on 2006-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)