Vulnerability Description
pipe_master in Sun ONE/iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 1.16 (built May 14 2003) allows local users to read portions of restricted files via a symlink attack on msg.conf in a directory identified by the CONFIGROOT environment variable, which returns the first line of the file in an error message.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Iplanet Messaging Server | 5.2 |
| Sun | One Messaging Server | 5.2 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046920.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20919
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016312
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016416
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102496-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18749
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2633
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27220
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046920.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20919
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016312
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016416
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102496-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18749
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2633
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3159?
CVE-2006-3159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). pipe_master in Sun ONE/iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 1.16 (built May 14 2003) allows local users to read portions of restricted files via a symlink attack on msg.conf in a directory identified b...
How severe is CVE-2006-3159?
CVE-2006-3159 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Iplanet Messaging Server, Sun One Messaging Server.