Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 11.00 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19490
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17280Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1208
- http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00619550
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25596
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19490
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17280Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1208
- http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00619550
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25596
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1509?
CVE-2006-1509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). /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?
CVE-2006-1509 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1509?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Hp-Ux.