HIGH
CVE-2006-3083
CWE-399Published: August 9, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The (1) krshd and (2) v4rcp applications in (a) MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) up to 1.5, and 1.4.x before 1.4.4, when running on Linux and AIX, and (b) Heimdal 0.7.2 and earlier, do not check return codes for setuid calls, which allows local users to gain privileges by causing setuid to fail to drop privileges using attacks such as resource exhaustion.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-3083 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (66)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21402Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21423Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21436Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21439Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21441Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21456Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21461Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21467Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21527Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21613Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21847Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22291Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-3083
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 9, 2006
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-3083 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.