UNKNOWN CVSS 2.1
Published: 2006-09-05

CVE-2006-4537

dec dec_openvms_alpha Security Advisory (CVE-2006-4537)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-4537 impacting dec dec_openvms_alpha. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.1 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NET$SESSION_CONTROL.EXE in DECnet-Plus in OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2 and Alpha 8.2 writes a password to an audit log file when there is a successful connection after a "network breakin" event, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading the file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product dec / dec_openvms_alpha
Affected Versions 7.3.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

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-2006-4537 impacting dec dec_openvms_alpha.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-4537.yaml
id: cve-2006-4537

info:
  name: dec dec_openvms_alpha - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-4537 affecting dec dec_openvms_alpha.
    Evaluation: NET$SESSION_CONTROL.EXE in DECnet-Plus in OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2 and Alpha 8.2 writes a password to an audit log file when there is a successful connecti...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-4537
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 2.1
    cve-id: CVE-2006-4537
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2006-4537,dec,dec_openvms_alpha,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dec_openvms_alpha"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-4537.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-4537
# Target: dec dec_openvms_alpha | CVSS: 2.1 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-4537 (dec dec_openvms_alpha)...")
    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 dec dec_openvms_alpha scope (7.3.2).")
        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-2006-4537.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-4537
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dec_openvms_alpha 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dec_openvms_alpha 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dec_openvms_alpha

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

# 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-2006-4537 in dec dec_openvms_alpha?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update dec dec_openvms_alpha 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-2006-4537?

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-2006-4537?

CVE-2006-4537 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.1 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.1
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-4537
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor dec
Product dec_openvms_alpha
Published 2006-09-05
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N