CVE-2006-6015: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 21, 2006
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the JavaScript implementation in Safari on Apple Mac OS X 10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long argument to the exec method of a regular expression.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4

Event History

Nov 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6015?

CVE-2006-6015 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service by crashing the Safari application.

2

How does CVE-2006-6015 exploit work?

CVE-2006-6015 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the JavaScript implementation of Safari by sending an overly long argument to the exec method of a regular expression.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-6015?

CVE-2006-6015 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2006-6015?

To fix CVE-2006-6015, users should update Safari or Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6015?

A possible workaround for CVE-2006-6015 is to avoid using Safari or disable JavaScript until a patch can be applied.

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