How severe is CVE-2006-1059?

CVE-2006-1059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-1059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1059?

CVE-2006-1059 primarily affects Samba. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1059?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1059 published?

CVE-2006-1059 was published on 2006-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1059

CVE-2006-1059 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samba
Published: 2006-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The winbindd daemon in Samba 3.0.21 to 3.0.21c writes the machine trust account password in cleartext in log files, which allows local users to obtain the password and spoof the server in the domain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1059?: The winbindd daemon in Samba 3.0.21 to 3.0.21c writes the machine trust account password in cleartext in log files, which allows local users to obtain the password and spoof the server in the domain.
How severe is CVE-2006-1059?: CVE-2006-1059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1059?: CVE-2006-1059 primarily affects Samba. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1059 published?: CVE-2006-1059 was published on 2006-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.21a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.21b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:3.0.21c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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