VDB-33952 · CVE-2006-6662 · SA23409

novell Open Enterprise Server access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in novell Open Enterprise Server. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2006-6662. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in novell Open Enterprise Server (affected version not known) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 12/20/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-6662 since 12/20/2006. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA23409†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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12/20/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3004 days 🔍
10/01/2017 +934 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-6662 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6662
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33952
Secunia: 23409 - SUSE Update for Multiple Packages, Highly Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 10/01/2017 20:16
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (48), 10/01/2017 20:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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