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CVE-2006-1211

7.5 · HIGH

IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 configures a MySQL database to allow connections from any source IP address with the ns database account, which allows remote attackers to bypass the…

Published Mar 14, 2006micromuseEPSS 1.44%

Overview

CVE-2006-1211 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting micromuse netcool_neusecure. It was published on March 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 configures a MySQL database to allow connections from any source IP address with the ns database account, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Netcool/NeuSecure application layer and perform unauthorized database actions. 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

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427155/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25270Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427155/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25270

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1211?

CVE-2006-1211 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting micromuse netcool_neusecure. It was published on March 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1211?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1211?

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-2006-1211?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1211 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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