CVE-2006-4396: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2006
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Updated

The Apple Type Services (ATS) server in Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier does not securely create log files, which allows local users to create and modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, possibly relating to a symlink attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.4.8

Event History

Nov 30, 2006
CVE Published
04:28 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4396?

CVE-2006-4396 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4396?

To fix CVE-2006-4396, upgrade to Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-4396?

The potential impacts of CVE-2006-4396 include unauthorized access and modification of files by local users.

4

In which versions of Mac OS X is CVE-2006-4396 present?

CVE-2006-4396 is present in Mac OS X versions 10.4.8 and earlier.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4396?

Local users of Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier are affected by CVE-2006-4396.

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