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CVE-2006-1248

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified

CVE-2006-1248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in usermod in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23, when run with certain options that involve a new home directory, might cause usermod to change the ownership of all directories and files under the new directory, which might result in less secure permissions than intended.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in usermod in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23, when run with certain options that involve a new home directory, might cause usermod to change the ownership of all directories and files under the new directory, which might result in less secure permissions than intended.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpHp-Ux11.00
HpHp-Ux11.11
HpHp-Ux11.23

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1248?
Unspecified vulnerability in usermod in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23, when run with certain options that involve a new home directory, might cause usermod to change the ownership of all directories and files under the new directory, which might result in less secure permissions than intended.
How severe is CVE-2006-1248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1248?
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