CVE-2006-4842

Name: CVE-2006-4842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-12T00:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netscape	Portable Runtime Api	4.6.1
Netscape	Portable Runtime Api	4.6.2
Sun	Solaris	10.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4842?

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?

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Source: NVD / NIST