CVE-2006-0396: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 14 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Real Name value in an e-mail attachment sent in AppleDouble format, which triggers the overflow when the user double-clicks on an attachment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303453
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17081
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19129
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-0313a%5D.txt
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015762
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/980084
- http://www.osvdb.org/23872
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0949
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25209
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427601/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0396?
CVE-2006-0396 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0396?
To address CVE-2006-0396, users should update to a version of Mac OS X that is not affected, specifically versions beyond 10.4.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-0396?
CVE-2006-0396 affects Mail in Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0396 enable?
CVE-2006-0396 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow in the Mail application.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-0396?
Disabling the Mail application or being cautious with email attachments may serve as temporary workarounds for CVE-2006-0396.
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