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CVE-2006-3597

7.2 · HIGH

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 an…

Published Jul 18, 2006ubuntuEPSS 0.54%

Overview

CVE-2006-3597 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu ubuntu_linux. It was published on July 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/21022Refwww.osvdb.org/27091Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-316-1Refsecunia.com/advisories/21022Refwww.osvdb.org/27091Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-316-1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3597?

CVE-2006-3597 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu ubuntu_linux. It was published on July 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-3597?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3597?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3597?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3597 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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