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CVE-2006-6614

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2006-6614 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The save_log_local function in Fully Automatic Installation (FAI) 2.10.1, and possibly 3.1.2, when verbose mode is enabled, stores the root password hash in /var/log/fai/current/fai.log, whose file permissions allow it to be copied to other hosts when fai-savelog is called and allows attackers to obtain the hash.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The save_log_local function in Fully Automatic Installation (FAI) 2.10.1, and possibly 3.1.2, when verbose mode is enabled, stores the root password hash in /var/log/fai/current/fai.log, whose file permissions allow it to be copied to other hosts when fai-savelog is called and allows attackers to obtain the hash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Thomas LangeFully Automated Installation2.1
Thomas LangeFully Automated Installation3.1.2
DebianDebian Linux3.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6614?
The save_log_local function in Fully Automatic Installation (FAI) 2.10.1, and possibly 3.1.2, when verbose mode is enabled, stores the root password hash in /var/log/fai/current/fai.log, whose file permissions allow it to be copied to other hosts when fai-savelog is called and allows attackers to obtain the hash.
How severe is CVE-2006-6614?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6614 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6614?
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Source: NVD / NIST