CVE-2006-2221

Name: CVE-2006-2221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-05T19:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A third-party installer generation tool, possibly BitRock InstallBuilder, as used in products including Process-one ejabberd 1.1.1_1 and earlier, generates an installer that allows local users to cause a denial of service via a symlink attack on the bitrock_installer.log temporary file. NOTE: it is possible that this vulnerability is present in other products that use this installer.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A third-party installer generation tool, possibly BitRock InstallBuilder, as used in products including Process-one ejabberd 1.1.1_1 and earlier, generates an installer that allows local users to cause a denial of service via a symlink attack on the bitrock_installer.log temporary file. NOTE: it is possible that this vulnerability is present in other products that use this installer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitrock	Install Builder	<= 3.6.0
Process-One	Ejabberd	<= 1.1.1.1
Process-One	Ejabberd	1.1.1.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2221?

How severe is CVE-2006-2221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2221?

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Source: NVD / NIST