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CVE-2006-4409

First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )

The Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) service in the Security Framework in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 retrieve certificate revocation lists (CRL) when an HTTP proxy is in use, which could cause the system to accept certificates that have been revoked.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4409?

    CVE-2006-4409 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it can lead to the acceptance of revoked certificates.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4409?

    The fix for CVE-2006-4409 involves updating to a patched version of Apple Mac OS X that addresses this certificate revocation issue.

  • Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4409?

    CVE-2006-4409 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.8.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4409?

    CVE-2006-4409 is a vulnerability in the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) service that allows acceptance of revoked certificates.

  • Can CVE-2006-4409 impact my system's security?

    Yes, CVE-2006-4409 can significantly impact system security by allowing the use of revoked SSL certificates.

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