CVE-2006-5639: Unspecified vulnerability in the random number generator in OpenWBEM (Web Based Enterprise Management) 3.2.0 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5639?

openwbem: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5639 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5639 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5639 affect?

CVE-2006-5639 affects openwbem. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in the random number generator in OpenWBEM (Web Based Enterprise Management) 3.2.0 allows attackers to gain privileges via vectors related to "local or HTTP Digest authentication."

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5639 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openwbem. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the random number generator in OpenWBEM (Web Based Enterprise Management) 3.2.0 allows attackers to gain privileges via vectors related to "local or HTTP Digest authentication."

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openwbem

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-01 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openwbem openwbem UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.1 · 3.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openwbem

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openwbem

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5639?

openwbem: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5639 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5639 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-2006-5639 affect?

CVE-2006-5639 affects openwbem. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in the random number generator in OpenWBEM (Web Based Enterprise Management) 3.2.0 allows attackers to gain privileges via vectors related to "local or HTTP Digest authentication."

How urgent is CVE-2006-5639?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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