CVE-2006-1471
First published: Tue Jun 27 2006(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the CF_syslog function launchd in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call in the logging facility, as demonstrated by using a crafted plist file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18686
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016397
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18724
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20877
- http://www.osvdb.org/26933
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2566
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27479
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438699/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1471?
CVE-2006-1471 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1471?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1471, users should update their Apple Mac OS X software to version 10.4.7 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-1471?
CVE-2006-1471 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.6 and their Server counterparts.
What causes CVE-2006-1471?
CVE-2006-1471 is caused by a format string vulnerability in the CF_syslog function of the launchd daemon.
Can CVE-2006-1471 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2006-1471 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the system to exploit.
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