CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1220: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 14 2006(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the mach_msg_send function in the kernel for Mac OS X might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors related to a large message header size, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1220?

    CVE-2006-1220 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1220?

    To fix CVE-2006-1220, update your Mac OS X to version 10.4.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-1220?

    CVE-2006-1220 affects local users on Mac OS X versions 10.0 through 10.4.4.

  • What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2006-1220?

    CVE-2006-1220 involves unknown attack vectors that exploit a large message header size leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-1220?

    Exploiting CVE-2006-1220 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application.

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