What is the severity of CVE-2006-0401?

CVE-2006-0401 is considered a serious vulnerability due to the potential for physical access attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0401?

To fix CVE-2006-0401, update your Mac OS X software to version 10.4.6 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-0401?

CVE-2006-0401 affects users running Mac OS X 10.4.5 on Intel-based computers.

What is the impact of CVE-2006-0401?

The impact of CVE-2006-0401 allows attackers to bypass the firmware password and gain unauthorized access.

Is physical access necessary for exploiting CVE-2006-0401?

Yes, physical access is required to exploit CVE-2006-0401.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-0401

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

5/4/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0401

First published: Wed Apr 05 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Mac OS X before 10.4.6, when running on an Intel-based computer, allows attackers with physical access to bypass the firmware password and log on in Single User Mode via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.4.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.5

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19462

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0401?
CVE-2006-0401 is considered a serious vulnerability due to the potential for physical access attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0401?
To fix CVE-2006-0401, update your Mac OS X software to version 10.4.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0401?
CVE-2006-0401 affects users running Mac OS X 10.4.5 on Intel-based computers.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-0401?
The impact of CVE-2006-0401 allows attackers to bypass the firmware password and gain unauthorized access.
Is physical access necessary for exploiting CVE-2006-0401?
Yes, physical access is required to exploit CVE-2006-0401.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0401?
CVE-2006-0401 is considered a serious vulnerability due to the potential for physical access attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0401?
To fix CVE-2006-0401, update your Mac OS X software to version 10.4.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0401?
CVE-2006-0401 affects users running Mac OS X 10.4.5 on Intel-based computers.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-0401?
The impact of CVE-2006-0401 allows attackers to bypass the firmware password and gain unauthorized access.
Is physical access necessary for exploiting CVE-2006-0401?
Yes, physical access is required to exploit CVE-2006-0401.