CVE-2006-4319

CVE-2006-4319 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the format command in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users with access to format (such as the "File System Management" RBAC profile) to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4307.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4319?
Buffer overflow in the format command in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users with access to format (such as the "File System Management" RBAC profile) to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4307.
How severe is CVE-2006-4319?
CVE-2006-4319 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4319 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4319?
CVE-2006-4319 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4319?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4319 published?
CVE-2006-4319 was published on 2006-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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