How severe is CVE-2006-6662?

CVE-2006-6662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6662 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-2006-6662?

CVE-2006-6662 primarily affects Suse Suse Open Enterprise Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6662?

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

When was CVE-2006-6662 published?

CVE-2006-6662 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6662

CVE-2006-6662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Open Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Suse Suse Open Enterprise Server
Published: 2006-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Linux User Management (novell-lum) on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and Open Enterprise Server 9, under unspecified conditions, allows local users to log in to the console without a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6662?: Unspecified vulnerability in Linux User Management (novell-lum) on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and Open Enterprise Server 9, under unspecified conditions, allows local users to log in to the console without a password.
How severe is CVE-2006-6662?: CVE-2006-6662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6662 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-2006-6662?: CVE-2006-6662 primarily affects Suse Suse Open Enterprise Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6662?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6662 published?: CVE-2006-6662 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:suse:suse_open_enterprise_server:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:10:*:enterprise_desktop:*:*:*:*:*

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