CVE-2006-3373: Unspecified vulnerability in the client/bin/logfetch script in Hobbit 4.2-beta allows local users to read arbi

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3373 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting hobbit monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the client/bin/logfetch script in Hobbit 4.2-beta allows local users to read arbitrary files, related to logfetch running as setuid root.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hobbit monitor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-06 20:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hobbit monitor hobbit monitor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2_beta

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hobbit-monitor || rpm -q hobbit-monitor || hobbit-monitor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hobbit-monitor sudo apt install hobbit-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2_beta> sudo apt-mark hold hobbit-monitor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hobbit-monitor sudo dnf downgrade hobbit-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add hobbit-monitor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2006-3373?

hobbit monitor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3373 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3373 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-2006-3373 affect?

CVE-2006-3373 affects hobbit monitor. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Unspecified vulnerability in the client/bin/logfetch script in Hobbit 4.2-beta allows local users to read arbitrary files, related to logfetch running as setuid root.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3373?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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