Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-5842 is an information disclosure issue in Unicore Client before 5.6 build 5 on Unix systems. The client created or used a keystore file with unsafe default permissions, so a local user on the same system could read sensitive keystore data. Exposure is likely limited to Unix systems running Unicore Client versions earlier than 5.6 build 5, especially shared hosts where untrusted or lower-privileged local users have accounts. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize it if Unicore Client is used on shared Unix systems or the keystore protects sensitive credentials. Mitigation focus: Identify any Unix hosts running Unicore Client before 5.6 build 5.; Upgrade to Unicore Client 5.6 build 5 or later where supported.; Review vendor release notes or advisories for exact remediation guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- unicore-keystore-information-disclosure(30157)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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