CVE-2006-0848
First published: Wed Feb 22 2006(Updated: )
The "Open 'safe' files after downloading" option in Safari on Apple Mac OS X allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands by tricking a user into downloading a __MACOSX folder that contains metadata (resource fork) that invokes the Terminal, which automatically interprets the script using bash, as demonstrated using a ZIP file that contains a script with a safe file extension.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mathematik.uni-ulm.de/numerik/staff/lehn/macosx.html
- http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/69862
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-053A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/999708
- http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20060222.safari_safefiles_exec.pm.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16736
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18963
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015652
- http://www.osvdb.org/23510
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0671
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24808
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0848?
CVE-2006-0848 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its reliance on user interaction to exploit.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0848?
To fix CVE-2006-0848, it is recommended to disable the 'Open 'safe' files after downloading' option in Safari's preferences.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2006-0848?
CVE-2006-0848 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.4.5 and macOS Yosemite.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0848 enable?
CVE-2006-0848 enables remote user-assisted attacks that can lead to arbitrary command execution on the affected systems.
Can CVE-2006-0848 be exploited without user interaction?
No, CVE-2006-0848 requires user interaction, as it relies on tricking the user into downloading the malicious file.
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