CVE-2006-0397: Code Injection

Published Mar 14, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Safari, LaunchServices, and/or CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5 allows attackers to trick a user into opening an application that appears to be a safe file type. NOTE: due to the lack of specific information in the vendor advisory, it is not clear how CVE-2006-0397, CVE-2006-0398, and CVE-2006-0399 are different.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

Remediation

Event History

Mar 14, 2006
CVE Published
11:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0397?

CVE-2006-0397 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to potential security risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0397?

To fix CVE-2006-0397, users should update their Mac OS X to the latest available version beyond 10.4.5.

3

What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2006-0397?

CVE-2006-0397 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.5, including both standard and server editions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-0397 facilitate?

CVE-2006-0397 allows attackers to trick users into opening malicious applications disguised as safe file types.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-0397?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2006-0397 other than updating to a secure version of the operating system.

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