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CVE-2006-2449

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2006-2449 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KDE Display Manager (KDM) in KDE 3.2.0 up to 3.5.3 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack related to the session type for login.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KDE Display Manager (KDM) in KDE 3.2.0 up to 3.5.3 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack related to the session type for login.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKde3.2
KdeKde3.2.1
KdeKde3.2.2
KdeKde3.2.3
KdeKde3.3
KdeKde3.3.1
KdeKde3.3.2
KdeKde3.4
KdeKde3.4.1
KdeKde3.4.2
KdeKde3.4.3
KdeKde3.5
KdeKde3.5.2
KdeKde3.5.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2449?
KDE Display Manager (KDM) in KDE 3.2.0 up to 3.5.3 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack related to the session type for login.
How severe is CVE-2006-2449?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2449 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2449?
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