2.1
CWE
Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-0582

First published: Wed Feb 08 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in rshd in Heimdal 0.6.x before 0.6.6 and 0.7.x before 0.7.2, when storing forwarded credentials, allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and change file ownership via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Heimdal=0.6.1
Heimdal=0.6.2
Heimdal=0.6.3
Heimdal=0.6.4
Heimdal=0.6.5
Heimdal=0.7.1
Heimdal=0.7.1.1
Heimdal=0.7.1.2
Heimdal=0.7.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0582?

    CVE-2006-0582 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file overwriting and ownership changes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0582?

    To fix CVE-2006-0582, upgrade Heimdal to version 0.6.6 or 0.7.2 or later.

  • Which versions of Heimdal are affected by CVE-2006-0582?

    CVE-2006-0582 affects Heimdal versions 0.6.1 through 0.6.5 and 0.7.1 through 0.7.1.3.

  • What causes CVE-2006-0582?

    CVE-2006-0582 is caused by an unspecified vulnerability in rshd when storing forwarded credentials.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2006-0582?

    Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2006-0582, making an upgrade the recommended solution.

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