CVE-2006-4399: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2006
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Updated

User interface inconsistency in Workgroup Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 appears to allow administrators to change the authentication type from crypt to ShadowHash passwords for accounts in a NetInfo parent, when such an operation is not actually supported, which could result in less secure password management than intended.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Event History

Oct 3, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4399?

The severity of CVE-2006-4399 is considered low as it involves a user interface inconsistency in Workgroup Manager.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4399?

To fix CVE-2006-4399, ensure that you are running an updated version of macOS beyond 10.4.7, as this vulnerability is addressed in later versions.

3

What impact does CVE-2006-4399 have on system security?

CVE-2006-4399 may lead to less secure authentication practices if administrators incorrectly change authentication types.

4

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4399?

CVE-2006-4399 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.7.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2006-4399?

Administrators of Mac OS X versions 10.4 to 10.4.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2006-4399 due to this specific user interface inconsistency.

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