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CVE-2006-3224

First published: Mon Jun 26 2006(Updated: )

Apple Safari 2.0.3 (417.9.3) on Mac OS X 10.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via Javascript with an infinite for loop. NOTE: it could be argued that this is not a vulnerability, unless it interferes with the operation of the system outside of the scope of Safari itself.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Safari=2.0.3_417.9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3224?

    CVE-2006-3224 has a severity that is primarily associated with denial of service due to high CPU consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3224?

    Fixing CVE-2006-3224 may involve upgrading to a newer version of Apple Safari that does not exhibit this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2006-3224?

    CVE-2006-3224 specifically affects Apple Safari version 2.0.3 (417.9.3) on Mac OS X 10.4.6.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2006-3224 facilitate?

    CVE-2006-3224 facilitates a denial of service attack through the use of Javascript that creates an infinite for loop.

  • Is CVE-2006-3224 considered a commonly exploited vulnerability?

    CVE-2006-3224 is not widely recognized as a commonly exploited vulnerability since it requires specific conditions to be effective.

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