CVE-2006-0531
CVE-2006-0531 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Java System Access Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager 7.0 allows local users logged in as "root" to bypass authentication and gain top-level administrator privileges via the amadmin CLI tool.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0531?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager 7.0 allows local users logged in as "root" to bypass authentication and gain top-level administrator privileges via the amadmin CLI tool.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0531?
- CVE-2006-0531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0531 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0531?
- CVE-2006-0531 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0531?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-0531 published?
- CVE-2006-0531 was published on 2006-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18699
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015567
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102140-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16474
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0430
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24423
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A360
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A755
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.0:*:solaris_s:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.0:*:solaris_x:*:*:*:*:*
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