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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CVE-2006-0395

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

5/8/2006

7/8/2024

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 Mac OS X Server	=10.4.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.5

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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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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.