CVE-2006-3693

Name: CVE-2006-3693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-07-21T14:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3693 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Rocks Clusters 4.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via commands enclosed with escaped backticks (\`) in an argument to the (1) mount-loop (mount-loop.c) or (2) umount-loop (umount-loop.c) command, which is not filtered in a system function call.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rocks Clusters 4.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via commands enclosed with escaped backticks (\`) in an argument to the (1) mount-loop (mount-loop.c) or (2) umount-loop (umount-loop.c) command, which is not filtered in a system function call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rocks Clusters	Rocks Clusters	<= 4.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3693?

How severe is CVE-2006-3693?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3693 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3693?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-3693?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST