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CVE-2006-4842

UnknownEPSS 7.68%

Last modified

CVE-2006-4842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) API 4.6.1 and 4.6.2, as used in Sun Solaris 10, trusts user-specified environment variables for specifying log files even when running from setuid programs, which allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 7.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) API 4.6.1 and 4.6.2, as used in Sun Solaris 10, trusts user-specified environment variables for specifying log files even when running from setuid programs, which allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.68%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetscapePortable Runtime Api4.6.1
NetscapePortable Runtime Api4.6.2
SunSolaris10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4842?
The Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) API 4.6.1 and 4.6.2, as used in Sun Solaris 10, trusts user-specified environment variables for specifying log files even when running from setuid programs, which allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2006-4842?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4842?
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