CVE-2006-5817: Low severity Parallels Parallels Desktop vulnerability
Published Nov 8, 2006
·Updated
prldhcpd in Parallels Desktop for Mac Build 1940 uses insecure permissions (0666) for /Library/Parallels/.dhcpdconfiguration, which allows local users to modify DHCP configuration.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Parallels Parallels Desktop=build_1940
Event History
Nov 8, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 9, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5817?
CVE-2006-5817 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to modify DHCP configurations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5817?
To fix CVE-2006-5817, change the permissions of /Library/Parallels/.dhcpd_configuration to prevent unauthorized access.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5817?
CVE-2006-5817 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac Build 1940.
4
What is the main cause of CVE-2006-5817?
The main cause of CVE-2006-5817 is the insecure file permissions (0666) on the DHCP configuration file.
5
Can CVE-2006-5817 lead to further attacks?
Yes, CVE-2006-5817 could potentially lead to further attacks by allowing unauthorized users to alter network configurations.