CVE-2006-0561

Name: CVE-2006-0561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-10T02:14:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0561 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 3.x for Windows stores ACS administrator passwords and the master key in the registry with insecure permissions, which allows local users and remote administrators to decrypt the passwords by using Microsoft's cryptographic API functions to obtain the plaintext version of the master key.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 3.x for Windows stores ACS administrator passwords and the master key in the registry with insecure permissions, which allows local users and remote administrators to decrypt the passwords by using Microsoft's cryptographic API functions to obtain the plaintext version of the master key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Secure Access Control Server	3.0
Cisco	Secure Access Control Server	3.0.1
Cisco	Secure Access Control Server	3.0.3
Cisco	Secure Access Control Server	3.1
Cisco	Secure Access Control Server	3.1.1
Cisco	Secure Access Control Server	3.2
Cisco	Secure Access Control Server	3.3

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1016042Patch
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sr-20060508-acs.shtmlPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/25892
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433286/100/0/threadedVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433301/100/0/threadedPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16743Patch
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2006-003.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1741
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26307
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016042Patch
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sr-20060508-acs.shtmlPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/25892
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433286/100/0/threadedVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433301/100/0/threadedPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16743Patch
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2006-003.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1741
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26307

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0561?

How severe is CVE-2006-0561?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0561 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0561?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST