CVE-2006-4401: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Nov 30, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in CFNetwork in Mac OS 10.4.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary FTP commands via a crafted FTP URI.
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-2006-4401?
CVE-2006-4401 is classified as a potentially high severity vulnerability due to the ability to execute arbitrary FTP commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4401?
To fix CVE-2006-4401, upgrade your Mac OS X to versions later than 10.4.8 that patch this vulnerability.
3
What are the implications of CVE-2006-4401?
CVE-2006-4401 can allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute commands, leading to potential system compromise.
4
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4401?
CVE-2006-4401 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4.8 and earlier.
5
Is user interaction required for CVE-2006-4401 to be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2006-4401 requires user interaction as the attack is initiated through a crafted FTP URI.