CVE-2006-2574
CVE-2006-2574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux 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: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Software Distributor in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, and B.11.23 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2574?
- Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Software Distributor in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, and B.11.23 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2574?
- CVE-2006-2574 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2574 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2574?
- CVE-2006-2574 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2574?
- 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-2006-2574 published?
- CVE-2006-2574 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00659649
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20230
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20332
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/964
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016139
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-106.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434838/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18098
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1947
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26609
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5568
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.23:*:ia64_64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
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