What is the severity of CVE-2006-1440?

CVE-2006-1440 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1440?

To fix CVE-2006-1440, ensure that you update your Apple Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-1440?

CVE-2006-1440 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.6.

What type of attack does CVE-2006-1440 enable?

CVE-2006-1440 enables attackers to overwrite files through the use of symbolic links within crafted archives.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1440?

The potential impacts of CVE-2006-1440 include unauthorized file modifications and possible loss of data integrity.

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CVE-2006-1440

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

12/5/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1440

First published: Fri May 12 2006(Updated: )

BOM in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an archive that contains symbolic links.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.6
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.9

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1440?
CVE-2006-1440 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1440?
To fix CVE-2006-1440, ensure that you update your Apple Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-1440?
CVE-2006-1440 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1440 enable?
CVE-2006-1440 enables attackers to overwrite files through the use of symbolic links within crafted archives.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1440?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-1440 include unauthorized file modifications and possible loss of data integrity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1440?
CVE-2006-1440 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1440?
To fix CVE-2006-1440, ensure that you update your Apple Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-1440?
CVE-2006-1440 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1440 enable?
CVE-2006-1440 enables attackers to overwrite files through the use of symbolic links within crafted archives.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1440?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-1440 include unauthorized file modifications and possible loss of data integrity.