CVE-2006-4290
CVE-2006-4290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sony Vaio Media Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sony Vaio Media Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Sony VAIO Media Server 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x before 20060626 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4290?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Sony VAIO Media Server 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x before 20060626 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4290?
- CVE-2006-4290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4290 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4290?
- CVE-2006-4290 primarily affects Sony Vaio Media Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4290?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4290 published?
- CVE-2006-4290 was published on 2006-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://kb.sony-europe.com/kb/solutions/en/V00000_V00499/v00246.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21512
- http://www.pentest.co.uk/documents/ptl-2006-02.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19560
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3287
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28424
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:h:sony:vaio_media_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sony:vaio_media_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sony:vaio_media_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sony:vaio_media_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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