How severe is CVE-2006-4124?

CVE-2006-4124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4124 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4124?

CVE-2006-4124 primarily affects Lesstif. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4124?

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

When was CVE-2006-4124 published?

CVE-2006-4124 was published on 2006-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4124

CVE-2006-4124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lesstif 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lesstif
Published: 2006-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The libXm library in LessTif 0.95.0 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via the DEBUG_FILE environment variable, which is used to create world-writable files when libXm is run from a setuid program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4124?: The libXm library in LessTif 0.95.0 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via the DEBUG_FILE environment variable, which is used to create world-writable files when libXm is run from a setuid program.
How severe is CVE-2006-4124?: CVE-2006-4124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4124 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4124?: CVE-2006-4124 primarily affects Lesstif. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4124?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4124 published?: CVE-2006-4124 was published on 2006-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:lesstif:lesstif:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lesstif:lesstif:0.93.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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