CVE-2006-6062: Medium severity apple mac os x server vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8
Event History
Nov 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2006-6062 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6062 can be exploited remotely through malformed UDTO HFS+ disk images.
5
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.