CVE-2006-3500: High severity apple mac os x vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2006
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Updated

The dynamic linker (dyld) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an "improperly handled condition" that leads to use of "dangerous paths," probably related to an untrusted search path vulnerability.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Aug 3, 2006
CVE Published
01:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3500?

CVE-2006-3500 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3500?

To fix CVE-2006-3500, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.4.7.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-3500?

CVE-2006-3500 affects local users running Mac OS X 10.4.7 and Mac OS X Server 10.4.7.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2006-3500 enable?

CVE-2006-3500 enables local users to execute arbitrary code through a vulnerability in the dynamic linker.

5

Is CVE-2006-3500 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2006-3500 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with local access to the affected systems.

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