CVE-2006-6085

CVE-2006-6085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kile 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

Description

Kile before 1.9.3 does not assign a backup file the same permissions as the original file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6085?
Kile before 1.9.3 does not assign a backup file the same permissions as the original file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6085?
CVE-2006-6085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6085 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6085?
CVE-2006-6085 affects Kile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6085?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6085 published?
CVE-2006-6085 was published on 2006-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)