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CVE-2006-0408

First published: Wed Jan 25 2006(Updated: )

rsh utility in Sun Grid Engine (SGE) before 6.0u7_1 allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving command line arguments.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Univa Grid Engine=6.0
Univa Grid Engine=6.0-update1
Univa Grid Engine=6.0-update2
Univa Grid Engine=6.0-update3
Univa Grid Engine=6.0-update4
Univa Grid Engine=6.0-update5
Univa Grid Engine=6.0-update6
Univa Grid Engine=6.0-update7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0408?

    CVE-2006-0408 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0408?

    To fix CVE-2006-0408, users should upgrade to Sun Grid Engine version 6.0u7_1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-0408?

    CVE-2006-0408 affects all versions of Sun Grid Engine 6.0 up to and including update 6 before the fix in update 7.

  • What components are impacted by CVE-2006-0408?

    The rsh utility component of Sun Grid Engine is specifically impacted by CVE-2006-0408.

  • Can CVE-2006-0408 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2006-0408 can only be exploited by local users on the affected system.

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