CVE-2006-4493
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CVE-2006-4493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xbiff2 | Xbiff2 | 1.9 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21686Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21686Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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