CVE-2006-5979: Renasoft NetJetServer 2.5.3.939, and possibly earlier, uses insecure permissions for Global.asa, which allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5979?

netjetserver: upgrade to newer than 2.5.3.939. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5979 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5979 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-2006-5979 affect?

CVE-2006-5979 affects netjetserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Renasoft NetJetServer 2.5.3.939, and possibly earlier, uses insecure permissions for Global.asa, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5979?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5979 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting netjetserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Renasoft NetJetServer 2.5.3.939, and possibly earlier, uses insecure permissions for Global.asa, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: renasoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-20 21:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

renasoft netjetserver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.3.939

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.3.939

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.3.939 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netjetserver

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-2006-5979?

netjetserver: upgrade to newer than 2.5.3.939. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5979 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5979 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-2006-5979 affect?

CVE-2006-5979 affects netjetserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Renasoft NetJetServer 2.5.3.939, and possibly earlier, uses insecure permissions for Global.asa, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from

How urgent is CVE-2006-5979?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5980 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE adm_lgn_admin.asp in Renasoft NetJetServer 2.5.3.939, and possibly earlier, does not properly perform login au

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