CVE-2006-4506: Low severity micro focus identity manager vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2006
·Updated
idmlib.sh in nxdrv in Novell Identity Manager (IDM) 3.0.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the " (quote) and \ (backslash) characters and eval injection.
Affected Software
1 affected component
NetIQ Identity Manager=3.0.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 31, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4506?
CVE-2006-4506 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4506?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4506, upgrade to a patched version of Novell Identity Manager that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4506?
CVE-2006-4506 affects users of Novell Identity Manager version 3.0.1.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-4506?
CVE-2006-4506 can be exploited through local command execution attacks leveraging eval injection.
5
What are the implications of CVE-2006-4506 for my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-4506 can lead to unauthorized access and control over affected systems.