What is the severity of CVE-2006-3509?

CVE-2006-3509 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3509?

To fix CVE-2006-3509, ensure that your Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server versions are updated to the latest security patches provided by Apple.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-3509?

CVE-2006-3509 affects users of Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.7 and Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.4.7.

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2006-3509?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2006-3509 can potentially crash the system or execute arbitrary code in third-party wireless applications.

Is physical access required to exploit CVE-2006-3509?

Yes, physical proximity to the vulnerable system is required to exploit CVE-2006-3509.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-3509

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 190

21/9/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-3509: Integer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 21 2006(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the API for the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 might allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code in third-party wireless software that uses the API via crafted frames.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.4.7
Apple macOS Server	=10.4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3509?
CVE-2006-3509 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3509?
To fix CVE-2006-3509, ensure that your Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server versions are updated to the latest security patches provided by Apple.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-3509?
CVE-2006-3509 affects users of Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.7 and Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.4.7.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2006-3509?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2006-3509 can potentially crash the system or execute arbitrary code in third-party wireless applications.
Is physical access required to exploit CVE-2006-3509?
Yes, physical proximity to the vulnerable system is required to exploit CVE-2006-3509.

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