CVE-2006-4439

CVE-2006-4439 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 10 before 20060825 installs files with insecure file and directory permissions (755 or 777) if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the mode field, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files or directories, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1871.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4439?
pkgadd in Sun Solaris 10 before 20060825 installs files with insecure file and directory permissions (755 or 777) if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the mode field, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files or directories, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1871.
How severe is CVE-2006-4439?
CVE-2006-4439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4439 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4439?
CVE-2006-4439 affects Sun Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4439?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4439 published?
CVE-2006-4439 was published on 2006-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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