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CVE-2006-6085 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting kile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-11-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-6085?
kile: upgrade to newer than 1.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-6085 being exploited?
CVE-2006-6085 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2006-6085 affect?
CVE-2006-6085 affects kile. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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 urgent is CVE-2006-6085?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.