LOW
CVE-2006-5215
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 10, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Xsession script, as used by X Display Manager (xdm) in NetBSD before 20060212, X.Org before 20060317, and Solaris 8 through 10 before 20061006, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, or read another user's Xsession errors file, via a symlink attack on a /tmp/xses-$USER file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5215 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5215
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 10, 2006
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5215 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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