CVE-2006-3946: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jul 31 2006(Updated: )
WebCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4 through 10.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted HTML that triggers a "memory management error" in WebKit, possibly due to a buffer overflow, as originally reported for the KHTMLParser::popOneBlock function in Apple Safari 2.0.4 using Javascript that changes document.body.innerHTML within a DIV tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-31-safari-khtmlparserpoponeblock.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21271
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19250
- http://www.osvdb.org/27534
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22187
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016957
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3069
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3852
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28081
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3946?
CVE-2006-3946 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and possible remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3946?
To fix CVE-2006-3946, update your Apple Safari browser or install the latest security patches for macOS.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2006-3946?
CVE-2006-3946 affects Safari version 2.0.4 as well as certain versions of Mac OS X from 10.3.9 up to 10.4.7.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-3946 facilitate?
CVE-2006-3946 allows remote attackers to execute maliciously crafted HTML code that may lead to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2006-3946 still a concern for modern systems?
CVE-2006-3946 is primarily a concern for older versions of macOS and Safari and may not be applicable to current, updated systems.
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