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CVE-2006-0837

2.1 · LOW

IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 has world-readable permissions for (1) /etc/neusecure.conf, (2) /opt/NeuSecure/etc/cms-3.0.236.buildconf, and (3) /opt/NeuSecure/bin/ns_archiver.log,…

Published Feb 22, 2006micromuseEPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2006-0837 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting micromuse netcool_neusecure. It was published on February 22, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 has world-readable permissions for (1) /etc/neusecure.conf, (2) /opt/NeuSecure/etc/cms-3.0.236.buildconf, and (3) /opt/NeuSecure/bin/ns_archiver.log, which allows local users to read sensitive information such as passwords. NOTE: IBM has privately confirmed to CVE that a fix is available for these issues.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from micromuse. Update netcool_neusecure to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-02/0364.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/18922Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015642Refwww.osvdb.org/23270Refwww.osvdb.org/23271Refwww.osvdb.org/23914Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425304/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16693Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16700Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24785

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0837?

CVE-2006-0837 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting micromuse netcool_neusecure. It was published on February 22, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-0837?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0837?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from micromuse. Update netcool_neusecure to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0837?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0837 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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