CVE-2006-0043: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0043: Buffer overflow in the realpath function in nfs-server rpc.mountd, as used in SUSE Linux 9.1 through 10.0,...

Buffer overflow in the realpath function in nfs-server rpc.mountd, as used in SUSE Linux 9.1 through 10.0, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving mount requests and symlinks.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2006-0043 is an old NFS server vulnerability in rpc.mountd affecting SUSE Linux 9.1 through 10.0. A local user could trigger a buffer overflow involving mount requests and symlinks, with possible arbitrary code execution. The main business risk is legacy Linux systems still running obsolete NFS server components. Exposure is most likely on legacy SUSE Linux 9.1-10.0 systems running nfs-server rpc.mountd. Debian advisories are referenced, so vulnerability managers should also check old Debian nfs-server packages against vendor guidance. Treat this as a legacy-system cleanup item unless affected NFS servers are still in production or shared by untrusted users. Prioritize remediation where obsolete SUSE or Debian systems host sensitive data or allow multiple local accounts. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running legacy nfs-server rpc.mountd packages.; Review SUSE-SA:2006:005 and DSA-975 for vendor-specific fixes.; Upgrade or retire unsupported SUSE Linux 9.1-10.0 systems..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 31, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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nfs-rpcmountd-realpath-bo(24347)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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