CVE-2006-2147: resmgrd in resmgr for SUSE Linux and other distributions does not properly handle when access to a USB device

Routine

LOW 3.6WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2006-2147 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting resmgrd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

resmgrd in resmgr for SUSE Linux and other distributions does not properly handle when access to a USB device is granted by using "usb:<bus>,<dev>" notation, which grants access to all USB devices and allows local users to bypass intended restrictions. NOTE: this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4788.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: resmgr

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-02 20:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

resmgr resmgrd MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy resmgrd || rpm -q resmgrd || resmgrd --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2147?

resmgrd: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2147 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2147 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-2147 affect?

CVE-2006-2147 affects resmgrd. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). resmgrd in resmgr for SUSE Linux and other distributions does not properly handle when access to a USB device is granted by using "usb:<bus>,<dev>" notation, which grants access to all USB devices and allows local users to bypass intended r

How urgent is CVE-2006-2147?

Priority 26/100. On your watchlist

References

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