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CVE-2006-3597

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.54%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2006-07-18 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2006-3597
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.54%
Ubuntu

Original NVD 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.