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CVE-2006-5659

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2006-5659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PAM_extern before 0.2 sends a password as a command line argument, which allows local users to obtain the password by listing the command line arguments, such as ps. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PAM_extern before 0.2 sends a password as a command line argument, which allows local users to obtain the password by listing the command line arguments, such as ps. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Pam ExternPam Extern<= 0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5659?
PAM_extern before 0.2 sends a password as a command line argument, which allows local users to obtain the password by listing the command line arguments, such as ps. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5659?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5659?
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