CVE-2006-4307

Name: CVE-2006-4307
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-23T19:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4307 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the format command in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20060821 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors involving profiles that permit running format with elevated privileges, a different issue than CVE-2006-4306 and CVE-2006-4319.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the format command in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20060821 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors involving profiles that permit running format with elevated privileges, a different issue than CVE-2006-4306 and CVE-2006-4319.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Solaris	9.0
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4307?

How severe is CVE-2006-4307?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4307 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4307?

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Source: NVD / NIST