CVE-2006-4390
First published: Mon Oct 02 2006(Updated: )
CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 and 10.3.9 allows remote SSL sites to appear as trusted sites by using encryption without authentication, which can cause the lock icon in Safari to be displayed even when the site's identity cannot be trusted.
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 | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| =10.3.9 | ||
| =10.4 | ||
| =10.4.1 | ||
| =10.4.2 | ||
| =10.4.3 | ||
| =10.4.4 | ||
| =10.4.5 | ||
| =10.4.6 | ||
| =10.4.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016952
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20271
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22187
- http://www.osvdb.org/29267
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3852
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29277
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4390?
CVE-2006-4390 has a medium severity level due to the risk of users being misled by untrusted SSL sites.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4390?
To fix CVE-2006-4390, users should upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X beyond 10.4.7 or 10.3.9.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4390?
CVE-2006-4390 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4 through 10.4.7.
What impact does CVE-2006-4390 have on users?
CVE-2006-4390 can cause users to believe that they are securely connected to trusted sites when they are not.
Is CVE-2006-4390 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2006-4390 is not considered critical but poses a significant security concern due to potential phishing attacks.
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