CVE-2006-3496: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2006
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Updated

AFP Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service (crash) via an invalid AFP request that triggers an unchecked error condition.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.7

Event History

Aug 2, 2006
CVE Published
04:04 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3496?

CVE-2006-3496 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3496?

To fix CVE-2006-3496, upgrade to the latest version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-3496?

CVE-2006-3496 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.7.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-3496 exploit?

CVE-2006-3496 can be exploited by sending an invalid AFP request, leading to a denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3496?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2006-3496; updating the software is the recommended action.

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