CVE-2006-4406: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in PPP on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.8 and 10.3.x up to 10.3.9, when PPPoE is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| 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 | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 |
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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://labs.musecurity.com/advisories/MU-200611-01.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/870960
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21335
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017305
- http://www.osvdb.org/30732
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4750
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30627
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4406?
CVE-2006-4406 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4406?
To fix CVE-2006-4406, users should update their Mac OS X systems to the latest version provided by Apple that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4406?
CVE-2006-4406 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.x up to 10.3.9 and 10.4.x up to 10.4.8.
What does CVE-2006-4406 exploit?
CVE-2006-4406 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) when PPPoE is enabled.
Can CVE-2006-4406 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2006-4406 can potentially lead to data loss if an attacker successfully executes arbitrary code on the affected system.
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