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Vulnerability record · CVE-2006-6639 · published 19 December 2006

CVE-2006-6639: Chetcpasswd vulnerability

CChetcpasswd · Chetcpasswd

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in chetcpasswd 2.4.1 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to executing (1) the cp program, (2) the mail program, or (3) the program specified in the post_change configuration line.

4.6 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 0.31% · top 78.7%
4.6CVSS 2.0 base score
0.31%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in chetcpasswd 2.4.1 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to executing (1) the cp program, (2) the mail program, or (3) the program specified in the post_change configuration line.

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/23024 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21644
http://secunia.com/advisories/23024 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21644

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2006-6639), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.