CVE-2006-4403
First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )
The FTP server in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when FTP Access is enabled, will crash when a login failure occurs with a valid user name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and enumerate valid usernames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.4.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/371648
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21335
- http://www.osvdb.org/30734
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017303
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4750
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30621
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4403?
CVE-2006-4403 is considered a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4403?
The best way to mitigate CVE-2006-4403 is to upgrade to a version of macOS later than 10.4.8.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-4403?
CVE-2006-4403 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service attack by sending failed login attempts.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4403?
CVE-2006-4403 affects Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2006-4403 lead to information disclosure?
Yes, CVE-2006-4403 allows enumeration of valid usernames through the crash induced by failed login attempts.
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