How severe is CVE-2006-1231?

CVE-2006-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-1231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1231?

CVE-2006-1231 affects Julian Pawlowski Capi4hylafax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1231?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1231 published?

CVE-2006-1231 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1231

CVE-2006-1231 is a low-severity vulnerability in Julian Pawlowski Capi4hylafax with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Julian Pawlowski Capi4hylafax
Published: 2006-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CAPI4HylaFAX 1.3, when compiled with GENERATE_DEBUGSFFDATAFILE set, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the c2faxrecv_dbgdatafile.sff temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1231?: CAPI4HylaFAX 1.3, when compiled with GENERATE_DEBUGSFFDATAFILE set, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the c2faxrecv_dbgdatafile.sff temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2006-1231?: CVE-2006-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1231?: CVE-2006-1231 affects Julian Pawlowski Capi4hylafax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1231 published?: CVE-2006-1231 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:julian_pawlowski:capi4hylafax:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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