How severe is CVE-2006-5677?

CVE-2006-5677 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5677 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5677?

CVE-2006-5677 affects Cluster Resources Torque Resource Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5677?

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-2006-5677 published?

CVE-2006-5677 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5677

CVE-2006-5677 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cluster Resources Torque Resource Manager 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% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cluster Resources Torque Resource Manager
Published: 2006-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

resmom/start_exec.c in pbs_mom in TORQUE Resource Manager 2.0.0p8 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) a job output file in /usr/spool/PBS/spool and possibly (2) a job file in /usr/spool/PBS/mom_priv/jobs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5677?: resmom/start_exec.c in pbs_mom in TORQUE Resource Manager 2.0.0p8 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) a job output file in /usr/spool/PBS/spool and possibly (2) a job file in /usr/spool/PBS/mom_priv/jobs.
How severe is CVE-2006-5677?: CVE-2006-5677 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5677 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5677?: CVE-2006-5677 affects Cluster Resources Torque Resource Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5677?: 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-2006-5677 published?: CVE-2006-5677 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cluster_resources:torque_resource_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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