What is the severity of CVE-2006-4439?

CVE-2006-4439 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to modify arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4439?

To fix CVE-2006-4439, ensure that the pkgadd utility is updated to a version released after August 25, 2006, where insecure permissions are addressed.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4439?

CVE-2006-4439 affects local users on systems running Sun Solaris 10 prior to the specified version.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2006-4439?

The consequences of CVE-2006-4439 include unauthorized modifications to files and directories by local users, potentially leading to system compromise.

Is CVE-2006-4439 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2006-4439 is a local vulnerability, as it requires access to the system by an authenticated local user.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-4439

low

3.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

29/8/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-4439

First published: Tue Aug 29 2006(Updated: )

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 10 before 20060825 installs files with insecure file and directory permissions (755 or 777) if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the mode field, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files or directories, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1871.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=10.0

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/21633

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4439?
CVE-2006-4439 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to modify arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4439?
To fix CVE-2006-4439, ensure that the pkgadd utility is updated to a version released after August 25, 2006, where insecure permissions are addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4439?
CVE-2006-4439 affects local users on systems running Sun Solaris 10 prior to the specified version.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2006-4439?
The consequences of CVE-2006-4439 include unauthorized modifications to files and directories by local users, potentially leading to system compromise.
Is CVE-2006-4439 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2006-4439 is a local vulnerability, as it requires access to the system by an authenticated local user.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4439?
CVE-2006-4439 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to modify arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4439?
To fix CVE-2006-4439, ensure that the pkgadd utility is updated to a version released after August 25, 2006, where insecure permissions are addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4439?
CVE-2006-4439 affects local users on systems running Sun Solaris 10 prior to the specified version.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2006-4439?
The consequences of CVE-2006-4439 include unauthorized modifications to files and directories by local users, potentially leading to system compromise.
Is CVE-2006-4439 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2006-4439 is a local vulnerability, as it requires access to the system by an authenticated local user.