CVE-2006-4408
First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )
The Security Framework in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via certain public key values in an X.509 certificate that requires extra resources during signature verification. NOTE: this issue may be similar to CVE-2006-2940.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| 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 | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 |
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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.securityfocus.com/bid/21335
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017298
- http://www.osvdb.org/30730
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4750
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4408?
CVE-2006-4408 is considered a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific versions of Mac OS X.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4408?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4408, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-4408?
The impact of CVE-2006-4408 is the potential for resource consumption which can lead to denial of service.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4408?
CVE-2006-4408 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.8.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2006-4408?
As of now, there are no specific public exploits reported for CVE-2006-4408, but the vulnerability's nature allows for potential exploitation.
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