CVE-2006-4413: High severity Apple Remote Desktop vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2006
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Updated

Apple Remote Desktop before 3.1 uses insecure permissions for certain built-in packages, which allows local users on an Apple Remote Desktop administration system to modify the packages and gain root privileges on client systems that use the packages.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple Remote Desktop<=3.0

Event History

Nov 18, 2006
CVE Published
01:07 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4413?

CVE-2006-4413 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4413?

To fix CVE-2006-4413, upgrade to Apple Remote Desktop version 3.1 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2006-4413?

CVE-2006-4413 affects systems running Apple Remote Desktop versions prior to 3.1.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2006-4413?

Any local user on an Apple Remote Desktop administration system can exploit CVE-2006-4413.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-4413?

The potential impacts of CVE-2006-4413 include unauthorized modification of packages and acquisition of root access on client systems.

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