MEDIUM
CVE-2006-2449
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 15, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
KDE Display Manager (KDM) in KDE 3.2.0 up to 3.5.3 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack related to the session type for login.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-2449 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
kde1 product(s)
kde
Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (50)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20602Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20660Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20674Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20702Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20785Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20869Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20890Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21662Vendor Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1156Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20060614-1.txtVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-2449
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 15, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-2449 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.