7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1506

First published: Thu Mar 30 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in rsh in Sun Microsystems Sun Grid Engine 5.3 before 20060327 and N1 Grid Engine 6.0 before 20060327 allows local users to gain root privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Univa Grid Engine=6.0
Univa Grid Engine=5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1506?

    CVE-2006-1506 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1506?

    To fix CVE-2006-1506, upgrade to Sun Grid Engine version 5.3 or 6.0 after the 20060327 patch.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-1506?

    CVE-2006-1506 affects local users of Sun Microsystems Sun Grid Engine 5.3 and N1 Grid Engine 6.0 prior to the patch released on March 27, 2006.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1506?

    CVE-2006-1506 is an unspecified local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2006-1506 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2006-1506 can only be exploited by local users on the affected systems.

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