CVE-2006-2442

CVE-2006-2442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kphone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

kphone 4.2 creates .qt/kphonerc with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to read usernames and SIP passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2442?
kphone 4.2 creates .qt/kphonerc with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to read usernames and SIP passwords.
How severe is CVE-2006-2442?
CVE-2006-2442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2442 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2442?
CVE-2006-2442 affects Kphone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2442?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2442 published?
CVE-2006-2442 was published on 2006-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)