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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-0386

First published: Fri Mar 03 2006(Updated: )

FileVault in Mac OS X 10.4.5 and earlier does not properly mount user directories when creating a FileVault image, which allows local users to access protected files when FileVault is enabled.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple macOS Server=10.4.3
Apple macOS Server=10.3.2
Apple macOS Server=10.3.7
Apple macOS Server=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple macOS Server=10.4.2
Apple macOS Server=10.3.3
Apple macOS Server=10.4.4
Apple macOS Server=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple macOS Server=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.7
Apple macOS Server=10.4
Apple macOS Server=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.6
Apple macOS Server=10.3
Apple macOS Server=10.3.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple macOS Server=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.8
Apple macOS Server=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3
Apple macOS Server=10.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0386?

    CVE-2006-0386 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to protected files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0386?

    To fix CVE-2006-0386, ensure that you upgrade your Mac OS X to a version later than 10.4.5.

  • Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-0386?

    CVE-2006-0386 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4.5 and earlier.

  • What does CVE-2006-0386 exploit in FileVault?

    CVE-2006-0386 exploits a vulnerability in the way FileVault mounts user directories, allowing local users to access protected files.

  • Can local users bypass FileVault due to CVE-2006-0386?

    Yes, local users can potentially bypass FileVault protections if they are on an affected version of Mac OS X.

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