CVE-2006-4439

Description

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 10 before 20060825 installs files with insecure file and directory permissions (755 or 777) if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the mode field, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files or directories, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1871.

3.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory sun.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4439?
CVE-2006-4439 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4439?
To fix CVE-2006-4439, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-4439 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-4439 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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