CVE-2006-6286

Name: CVE-2006-6286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-04T11:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6286 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and earlier stores user data with weak permissions under the application directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (address books, calendar files, and todo lists of other users) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and earlier stores user data with weak permissions under the application directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (address books, calendar files, and todo lists of other users) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Palm	Palm Desktop	<= 4.1.4
Palm	Palm Desktop	4.0b76
Palm	Palm Desktop	4.0b77

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6286?

How severe is CVE-2006-6286?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6286 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6286?

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Source: NVD / NIST