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CVE-2006-0511

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2006-0511 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Blackboard Academic Suite 6.0 and earlier does not properly clear session information when de-authenticating a user who is idle, which allows subsequent users to log in as the previous user and gain privileges. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "This is a customer specific issue related to their Kerberos authentication single sign-on application and not a vulnerability in the Blackboard product.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Blackboard Academic Suite 6.0 and earlier does not properly clear session information when de-authenticating a user who is idle, which allows subsequent users to log in as the previous user and gain privileges. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "This is a customer specific issue related to their Kerberos authentication single sign-on application and not a vulnerability in the Blackboard product.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BlackboardBlackboard5.0
BlackboardBlackboard5.0.2
BlackboardBlackboard5.5
BlackboardBlackboard5.5.1
BlackboardBlackboard6.0
BlackboardBlackboard Academic Suite6.0

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Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0511?
Blackboard Academic Suite 6.0 and earlier does not properly clear session information when de-authenticating a user who is idle, which allows subsequent users to log in as the previous user and gain privileges. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "This is a customer specific issue related to their Kerberos authentication single sign-on application and not a vulnerability in the Blackboard product.
How severe is CVE-2006-0511?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0511 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0511?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST