CVE-2006-6614

CVE-2006-6614 is a low-severity vulnerability in Thomas Lange Fully Automated Installation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The save_log_local function in Fully Automatic Installation (FAI) 2.10.1, and possibly 3.1.2, when verbose mode is enabled, stores the root password hash in /var/log/fai/current/fai.log, whose file permissions allow it to be copied to other hosts when fai-savelog is called and allows attackers to obtain the hash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6614?
The save_log_local function in Fully Automatic Installation (FAI) 2.10.1, and possibly 3.1.2, when verbose mode is enabled, stores the root password hash in /var/log/fai/current/fai.log, whose file permissions allow it to be copied to other hosts when fai-savelog is called and allows attackers to obtain the hash.
How severe is CVE-2006-6614?
CVE-2006-6614 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-6614 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-2006-6614?
CVE-2006-6614 primarily affects Thomas Lange Fully Automated Installation. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6614?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6614 published?
CVE-2006-6614 was published on 2006-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)