HIGH
CVE-2006-4307
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 23, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the format command in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20060821 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors involving profiles that permit running format with elevated privileges, a different issue than CVE-2006-4306 and CVE-2006-4319.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-4307 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
solarissunos
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21581Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22295Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3355Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21581Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22295Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3355Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-4307
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 23, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-4307 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.