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CVE-2006-3669

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

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CVE-2006-3669 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mercury Messenger, possibly 1.7.1.1 and other versions, when running on a multi-user Mac OS X platform, stores chat logs with world-readable permissions within the /Users directory, which allows local users to read the chat logs from other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mercury Messenger, possibly 1.7.1.1 and other versions, when running on a multi-user Mac OS X platform, stores chat logs with world-readable permissions within the /Users directory, which allows local users to read the chat logs from other users.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Mercury MessengerMercury Messenger<= 1.7.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3669?
Mercury Messenger, possibly 1.7.1.1 and other versions, when running on a multi-user Mac OS X platform, stores chat logs with world-readable permissions within the /Users directory, which allows local users to read the chat logs from other users.
How severe is CVE-2006-3669?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3669 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3669?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST