CVE-2006-0399: Code Injection
First published: Tue Mar 14 2006(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.
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://secunia.com/advisories/19129
- http://www.osvdb.org/23871
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015760
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0949
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25269
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0399?
CVE-2006-0399 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to trick users into executing malicious applications.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0399?
To fix CVE-2006-0399, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to the latest version available that contains the relevant security patches.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-0399?
CVE-2006-0399 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.5 and their server counterparts.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0399 facilitate?
CVE-2006-0399 facilitates social engineering attacks by deceiving users into opening unsafe applications disguised as safe file types.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2006-0399?
Yes, CVE-2006-0399 requires user interaction, as the attack relies on the user opening a malicious application.
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