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CVE-2006-6614

1.9 · LOW

The save_log_local function in Fully Automatic Installation (FAI) 2.10.1, and possibly 3.1.2, when verbose mode is enabled, stores the root password hash in /var/log/fai/current/fai.log, whose file…

Published Dec 18, 2006thomas_langeEPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2006-6614 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting thomas_lange fully_automated_installation. It was published on December 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The save_log_local function in Fully Automatic Installation (FAI) 2.10.1, and possibly 3.1.2, when verbose mode is enabled, stores the root password hash in /var/log/fai/current/fai.log, whose file permissions allow it to be copied to other hosts when fai-savelog is called and allows attackers to obtain the hash.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from thomas_lange. Update fully_automated_installation 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

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=402644Refsecunia.com/advisories/23330Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21579Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4995Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30892Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=402644Refsecunia.com/advisories/23330Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21579Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4995Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30892

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6614?

CVE-2006-6614 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting thomas_lange fully_automated_installation. It was published on December 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-6614?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. 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-2006-6614?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from thomas_lange. Update fully_automated_installation 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-2006-6614?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6614 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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