CVE-2006-6085: Kile before 1.9.3 does not assign a backup file the same permissions as the original file, which might allo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Kile versions before 1.9.3 could create backup files with weaker permissions than the original document. On shared systems, another local user might read sensitive content from those backups even if the original file was protected. Exposure is most likely on older Linux or Unix systems running Kile before 1.9.3, especially shared workstations, lab systems, or servers where multiple local users can access the same filesystem. Treat this as a contained local data-exposure issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize environments where sensitive documents are edited on shared machines or legacy Linux desktops remain in use. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Kile to 1.9.3 or a vendor-patched package.; Check Gentoo or distribution guidance for affected package versions.; Restrict local access on shared systems until patched..

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Jun 29, 2026, 09:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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