UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2006-05-04

CVE-2006-2201

broadcom resource_initialization_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2006-2201)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-2201 impacting broadcom resource_initialization_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unspecified vulnerability in CA Resource Initialization Manager (CAIRIM) 1.x before 20060502, as used in z/OS Common Services and the LMP component in multiple products, allows attackers to violate integrity via a certain "problem state program" that uses SVC to gain access to supervisor state, key 0.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product broadcom / resource_initialization_manager
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-2201 impacting broadcom resource_initialization_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-2201.yaml
id: cve-2006-2201

info:
  name: broadcom resource_initialization_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-2201 affecting broadcom resource_initialization_manager.
    Evaluation: Unspecified vulnerability in CA Resource Initialization Manager (CAIRIM) 1.x before 20060502, as used in z/OS Common Services and the LMP component in...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-2201
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2006-2201
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2006-2201,broadcom,resource_initialization_m,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "resource_initialization_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-2201.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-2201
# Target: broadcom resource_initialization_manager | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-2201 (broadcom resource_initialization_manager)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against broadcom resource_initialization_manager scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-2201.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-2201
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install resource_initialization_m 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade resource_initialization_m 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update resource_initialization_m

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i resource_initialization_m 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i resource_initialization_m

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-2201 in broadcom resource_initialization_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update broadcom resource_initialization_manager packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-2201?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-2201?

CVE-2006-2201 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-2201
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor broadcom
Product resource_initialization_manager
Published 2006-05-04
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P