CVE-2006-4184: SmartLine DeviceLock before 5.73 Build 305 does not properly enforce access control lists (ACL) in raw mode, w

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4184 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting devicelock. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SmartLine DeviceLock before 5.73 Build 305 does not properly enforce access control lists (ACL) in raw mode, which allows local users to bypass NTFS controls and obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: smartline

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-17 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smartline devicelock DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.72 · 5.73_build_288 · 5.73_build_300 · 5.73_build_303

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.72

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.72 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison devicelock sudo apt install devicelock=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.72> sudo apt-mark hold devicelock

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

dnf --showduplicates list devicelock sudo dnf downgrade devicelock-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.72> sudo dnf versionlock add devicelock

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-2006-4184?

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

Is CVE-2006-4184 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4184 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-2006-4184 affect?

CVE-2006-4184 affects devicelock. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). SmartLine DeviceLock before 5.73 Build 305 does not properly enforce access control lists (ACL) in raw mode, which allows local users to bypass NTFS controls and obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4184?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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