CVE-2006-1509

Name: CVE-2006-1509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-30T01:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. /sbin/passwd in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 before 20060326 "does not recover gracefully from some error conditions," which allows local users to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

/sbin/passwd in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 before 20060326 "does not recover gracefully from some error conditions," which allows local users to cause a denial of service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.00
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.11
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.23

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1509?

/sbin/passwd in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 before 20060326 "does not recover gracefully from some error conditions," which allows local users to cause a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2006-1509?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1509?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-1509?

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Source: NVD / NIST