What is the severity of CVE-2006-4400?

CVE-2006-4400 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution via crafted font files.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4400?

To fix CVE-2006-4400, update your Mac OS to a version later than 10.4.8.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4400?

Users running Mac OS X 10.4.8 or earlier are affected by CVE-2006-4400.

What type of attack does CVE-2006-4400 involve?

CVE-2006-4400 involves stack-based buffer overflow attacks that require user interaction.

What are the consequences of CVE-2006-4400?

The consequences of CVE-2006-4400 can include execution of arbitrary code and system compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-4400

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

30/11/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-4400: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Apple Type Services (ATS) server in Mac OS 10.4.8 and earlier allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted font files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4400?
CVE-2006-4400 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution via crafted font files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4400?
To fix CVE-2006-4400, update your Mac OS to a version later than 10.4.8.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4400?
Users running Mac OS X 10.4.8 or earlier are affected by CVE-2006-4400.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-4400 involve?
CVE-2006-4400 involves stack-based buffer overflow attacks that require user interaction.
What are the consequences of CVE-2006-4400?
The consequences of CVE-2006-4400 can include execution of arbitrary code and system compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4400?
CVE-2006-4400 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution via crafted font files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4400?
To fix CVE-2006-4400, update your Mac OS to a version later than 10.4.8.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4400?
Users running Mac OS X 10.4.8 or earlier are affected by CVE-2006-4400.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-4400 involve?
CVE-2006-4400 involves stack-based buffer overflow attacks that require user interaction.
What are the consequences of CVE-2006-4400?
The consequences of CVE-2006-4400 can include execution of arbitrary code and system compromise.