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CVE-2006-1446

First published: Fri May 12 2006(Updated: )

Keychain in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 might allow an application to bypass a locked Keychain by first obtaining a reference to the Keychain when it is unlocked, then reusing that reference after the Keychain has been locked.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1446?

    CVE-2006-1446 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability that may allow unauthorized access to secured data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1446?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-1446, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-1446?

    CVE-2006-1446 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.6.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2006-1446?

    The impact of CVE-2006-1446 allows applications to potentially bypass a locked Keychain, posing a risk to sensitive information.

  • Is CVE-2006-1446 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2006-1446 is not considered a remotely exploitable vulnerability as it requires local access to the system.

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