CVE-2006-5600

Description

Axalto Protiva 1.1, possibly only non-commercial versions, stores passwords in plaintext in files with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the passwords from (1) KeyTool\keytool.config or (2) webapps\protiva\WEB-INF\classes\authserver.config.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29839	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1793	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20755	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449891/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5600?: CVE-2006-5600 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5600?: To fix CVE-2006-5600, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-5600 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-5600 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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