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CVE-2006-2612

2.1 · LOW

Novell Client for Windows 4.8 and 4.9 does not restrict access to the clipboard contents while a machine is locked, which allows users with physical access to read the current clipboard contents by…

Published May 26, 2006novellEPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2006-2612 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting novell client. It was published on May 26, 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

Novell Client for Windows 4.8 and 4.9 does not restrict access to the clipboard contents while a machine is locked, which allows users with physical access to read the current clipboard contents by pasting them into the "User Name" field on the login prompt.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update client 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/20194Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/961Refwww.osvdb.org/25760Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434704/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434724/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26595Refsecunia.com/advisories/20194Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/961Refwww.osvdb.org/25760Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434704/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2612?

CVE-2006-2612 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting novell client. It was published on May 26, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-2612?

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-2006-2612?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update client 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-2006-2612?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2612 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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