CVE-2006-3597: ubuntu ubuntu_linux
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2006-3597 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in ubuntu ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 14-07-2006PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
0.54%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
44%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.54% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (ubuntu.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Ubuntu1 product
- ubuntu_linux6.06_lts
1 vendor · 1 product