Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape | Portable Runtime Api | 4.6.1 |
| Sun | Solaris | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=418Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22348Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017050
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102658-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448691/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20471
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4016Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29489
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45433/
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=418Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22348Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017050
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102658-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448691/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4842?
CVE-2006-4842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2006-4842?
CVE-2006-4842 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netscape Portable Runtime Api, Sun Solaris.