CVE-2006-4493

Name: CVE-2006-4493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-31T22:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xbiff2	Xbiff2	1.9

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4493?

How severe is CVE-2006-4493?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4493?

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Source: NVD / NIST