CVE-2006-2752 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can read the world-readable RedCarpet configuration file to obtain the rc password, compromising system security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2752?
CVE-2006-2752 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 1 Jun 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The RedCarpet /etc/ximian/rcd.conf configuration file in Novell Linux Desktop 9 and SUSE SLES 9 has world-readable permissions, which allows attackers to obtain the rc (RedCarpet) password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2752?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2752?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2752 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-2752 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2752 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
- CVE-2007-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2005-2023 The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pi
- CVE-2004-2004 The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
- CVE-2000-1040 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2000-1044 Memory corruption in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwgp-x63x-g54w.