CVE-2006-5659

CVE-2006-5659 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pam Extern with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

PAM_extern before 0.2 sends a password as a command line argument, which allows local users to obtain the password by listing the command line arguments, such as ps. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5659?
PAM_extern before 0.2 sends a password as a command line argument, which allows local users to obtain the password by listing the command line arguments, such as ps. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5659?
CVE-2006-5659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5659 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5659?
CVE-2006-5659 affects Pam Extern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5659?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5659 published?
CVE-2006-5659 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)