CVE-2006-3597

Name: CVE-2006-3597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-07-18T15:37:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3597 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ubuntu	Ubuntu Linux	6.06_lts

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21022Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/27091
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-316-1Exploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/21022Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/27091
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-316-1Exploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3597?

How severe is CVE-2006-3597?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3597 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3597?

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