CVE-2006-1457
First published: Fri May 12 2006(Updated: )
Safari on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6, when "Open `safe' files after downloading" is enabled, will automatically expand archives, which could allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an archive that contains a symlink.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/519473
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
- http://www.osvdb.org/25598
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26427
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1457?
CVE-2006-1457 has a moderate severity level as it allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1457?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1457, disable the 'Open safe files after downloading' option in Safari preferences.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2006-1457?
CVE-2006-1457 affects Mac OS X 10.4.6 and Mac OS X Server 10.4.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1457 enable?
CVE-2006-1457 enables a file overwrite attack through maliciously crafted archives containing symlinks.
Is CVE-2006-1457 an issue for later versions of macOS?
CVE-2006-1457 specifically impacts macOS version 10.4.6 and does not affect later versions.
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