CVE-2006-0395
First published: Sat Aug 05 2006(Updated: )
The Download Validation in Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 does not properly recognize attachment file types to warn a user of an unsafe type, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted file types.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/client-management/2006/Mar/msg00030.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907
- http://www.osvdb.org/23645
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25027
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0395?
CVE-2006-0395 is classified as high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0395?
To fix CVE-2006-0395, users should update their Mac OS X 10.4 to the latest version provided by Apple.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0395?
CVE-2006-0395 affects Mac OS X version 10.4.5, including both standard and server versions.
Can CVE-2006-0395 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-0395 requires user assistance for exploitation, as it relies on the user opening malicious attachments.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0395 facilitate?
CVE-2006-0395 facilitates attacks that can execute arbitrary code on the affected systems through crafted file types.
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- vendor/apple
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- version/apple ios and macos/10.4.5