CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-2703

First published: Thu Jun 01 2006(Updated: )

The RedCarpet command-line client (rug) does not verify SSL certificates from a server, which allows remote attackers to read network traffic and execute commands via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux=9.0
SUSE Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2703?

    CVE-2006-2703 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-2703?

    To fix CVE-2006-2703, you should upgrade to a version of the RedCarpet client that validates SSL certificates.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2006-2703?

    The consequences of CVE-2006-2703 include the risk of attackers intercepting sensitive data and executing arbitrary commands on the client.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2006-2703?

    CVE-2006-2703 primarily affects the RedCarpet command-line client in SUSE Linux version 9.0.

  • Is CVE-2006-2703 still a threat today?

    While CVE-2006-2703 is an older vulnerability, systems still using the affected software may remain at risk if not patched.

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