CVE-2006-6062
First published: Wed Nov 22 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed UDTO HFS+ disk image, such as with "bad sectors," which triggers memory corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21201
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017260
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23012
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-21-11-2006.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21236
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23062
- http://www.osvdb.org/30510
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017751
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24479
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4629
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4653
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0930
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30463
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30440
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6062?
CVE-2006-6062 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that could lead to system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6062?
To fix CVE-2006-6062, it is recommended to update to the latest version of macOS that has addressed this vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2006-6062?
CVE-2006-6062 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and possibly other versions.
Can CVE-2006-6062 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6062 can be exploited remotely through malformed UDTO HFS+ disk images.
What are the consequences of CVE-2006-6062?
The primary consequence of CVE-2006-6062 is a denial of service condition, leading to crashes of the affected system.
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