CVE-2006-4387
First published: Mon Oct 02 2006(Updated: )
Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7, when the administrator clears the "Allow user to administer this computer" checkbox in System Preferences for a user, does not remove the user's account from the appserveradm or appserverusr groups, which still allows the user to manage WebObjects applications.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =10.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20271
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22187
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016955
- http://www.osvdb.org/29273
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3852
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29296
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4387?
CVE-2006-4387 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to WebObjects applications.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4387?
To fix CVE-2006-4387, ensure that users are properly removed from the appserveradm and appserverusr groups when their administrative rights are revoked.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2006-4387?
CVE-2006-4387 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.7.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-4387?
The impact of CVE-2006-4387 is that unauthorized users may still manage WebObjects applications despite having their administrative permissions revoked.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4387?
While specific patches may be unavailable, users should upgrade their systems to a more secure version of macOS that addresses these vulnerabilities.
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