CVE-2006-6085

Description

Kile before 1.9.3 does not assign a backup file the same permissions as the original file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.37%

Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30414	vdb entry
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=464713	patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21200	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4615	vdb entry
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-21.xml	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23099	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23035	patch vendor advisory third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6085?: CVE-2006-6085 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6085?: To fix CVE-2006-6085, 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-2006-6085 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-6085 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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