First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Finder in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by browsing directories containing crafted .DS_Store files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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macOS Yosemite | <=10.4.8 |
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CVE-2006-4402 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
To fix CVE-2006-4402, users should update their Mac OS X to version 10.4.9 or later.
CVE-2006-4402 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
CVE-2006-4402 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier.
CVE-2006-4402 is caused by the Finder's handling of crafted .DS_Store files in directories.