CVE-2006-6382

Name: CVE-2006-6382
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-07T21:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6382 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The control panel for Positive Software H-Sphere before 2.5.0 RC3 creates log files in a user's directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append log data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. 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

The control panel for Positive Software H-Sphere before 2.5.0 RC3 creates log files in a user's directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append log data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. 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
Positive Software	H-Sphere	2.4.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/23199Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21436Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30753
http://secunia.com/advisories/23199Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21436Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30753

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6382?

How severe is CVE-2006-6382?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6382 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6382?

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