CVE-2006-1656

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

vserver in util-vserver 0.30.209 executes a command as root when the suexec userid parameter is invalid and non-numeric, which might cause local users to inadvertently execute dangerous commands as root.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 15.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 6, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=360438
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17361
cve@mitrehttps://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?func=detailitem&item_id=15996
cve@mitrehttps://savannah.nongnu.org/patch/?func=detailitem&item_id=4966
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=360438
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17361
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?func=detailitem&item_id=15996
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://savannah.nongnu.org/patch/?func=detailitem&item_id=4966

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-1656?

CVE-2006-1656 is a none vulnerability published on April 6, 2006. vserver in util-vserver 0.30.209 executes a command as root when the suexec userid parameter is invalid and non-numeric, which might cause local users to inadvertently execute dangerous commands as root.

When was CVE-2006-1656 disclosed?

CVE-2006-1656 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 6, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-1656 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-1656 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 15.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-1656?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-1656, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-1656

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