CVE-2006-6662: Medium severity SUSE Suse Open Enterprise Server vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2006

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Linux User Management (novell-lum) on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and Open Enterprise Server 9, under unspecified conditions, allows local users to log in to the console without a password.

Affected Software

3 affected components

SUSE Suse Open Enterprise Server=9

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10

SUSE SuSE Linux=10

Event History

Dec 20, 2006

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·11:28 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6662?

CVE-2006-6662 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized local access.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6662?

To fix CVE-2006-6662, update the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 or Open Enterprise Server 9 to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-6662?

CVE-2006-6662 affects local users of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and Open Enterprise Server 9.

What type of issue is CVE-2006-6662?

CVE-2006-6662 is a local authentication vulnerability that allows users to bypass password protection.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6662?

Currently, the best resolution for CVE-2006-6662 is to apply the necessary updates or patches rather than relying on a workaround.