CVE-2006-1440: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Remediation
Event History
May 12, 2006
CVE Published
09:02 PM
May 13, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.