Vulnerability Details : CVE-2006-3597
passwd before 1:4.0.13 on Ubuntu 6.06 LTS leaves the root password blank instead of locking it when the administrator selects the "Go Back" option after the final "Installation complete" message and uses the main menu, which causes the password to be zeroed out in the installer's memory.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-3597
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.09%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 35 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2006-3597
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
References for CVE-2006-3597
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-316-1
Exploit;Patch
Products affected by CVE-2006-3597
- cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:6.06_lts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*