CVE-2006-4803 json
The Fan-Out Linux and UNIX receiver scripts in Novell Identity Manager (IDM) 3.0.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via uns…
published 2006-09-14 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-4790
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 43%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Fan-Out Linux and UNIX receiver scripts in Novell Identity Manager (IDM) 3.0.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors involving certain environment variables and "code injection."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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support.novell.com
/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974421.htm
patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/20016
vdb-entry, patch, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/21888
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/3607
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1016853
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-4803
- NVD CVE-2006-4803
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