CVE-2006-3496: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2006
·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.