How severe is CVE-2006-5817?

CVE-2006-5817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-5817 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5817?

CVE-2006-5817 affects Parallels Parallels Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5817?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-5817 published?

CVE-2006-5817 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5817

CVE-2006-5817 is a low-severity vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop 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.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Parallels Parallels Desktop
Published: 2006-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

prl_dhcpd in Parallels Desktop for Mac Build 1940 uses insecure permissions (0666) for /Library/Parallels/.dhcpd_configuration, which allows local users to modify DHCP configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5817?: prl_dhcpd in Parallels Desktop for Mac Build 1940 uses insecure permissions (0666) for /Library/Parallels/.dhcpd_configuration, which allows local users to modify DHCP configuration.
How severe is CVE-2006-5817?: CVE-2006-5817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5817 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5817?: CVE-2006-5817 affects Parallels Parallels Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5817?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5817 published?: CVE-2006-5817 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:build_1940:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*

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