CVE-2006-3159

CVE-2006-3159 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Iplanet Messaging Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3159?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-3159?
CVE-2006-3159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3159 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-2006-3159?
CVE-2006-3159 primarily affects Sun Iplanet Messaging Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3159?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3159 published?
CVE-2006-3159 was published on 2006-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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