CVE-2006-1656: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1656: vserver in util-vserver 0.30.209 executes a command as root when the suexec userid parameter is invalid and...

vserver in util-vserver 0.30.209 executes a command as root when the suexec userid parameter is invalid and non-numeric, which might cause local users to inadvertently execute dangerous commands as root.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local privilege-risk issue in util-vserver 0.30.209. If a local user supplies an invalid non-numeric suexec user ID, the vserver tool may run a command as root. The sources do not show internet-facing exposure, CVSS scoring, or confirmed active exploitation. Likely limited to legacy Linux systems running util-vserver 0.30.209 where local users can invoke affected vserver suexec functionality. The source bundle does not establish broader product impact or network exposure. Treat as a targeted legacy-server risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if util-vserver is present on shared or multi-user hosts, because root execution changes local compromise impact significantly. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for util-vserver 0.30.209.; Review Savannah and Debian guidance linked for the issue.; Apply maintainer-provided updates or patches where available..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 6, 2006, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://savannah.nongnu.org/patch/?func=detailitem&item_id=4966CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?func=detailitem&item_id=15996CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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