CVE-2006-4493

Description

xbiff2 1.9 creates $HOME/.xbiff2rc in a user's home directory with insecure file permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as login credentials. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/21686	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/28278	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3417	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19762	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28680	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4493?: CVE-2006-4493 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4493?: To fix CVE-2006-4493, 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-2006-4493 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-4493 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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