CVE-2006-6292
First published: Tue Dec 05 2006(Updated: )
Apple Airport Extreme firmware 0.1.27 in Mac OS X 10.4.8 on Mac mini, MacBook, and MacBook Pro with Core Duo hardware allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and kernel panic) and have possibly other security-related impact via certain beacon frames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station | =0.1.27 |
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Reference Links
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-30-11-2006.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21383
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23159
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017328
- http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportextremeupdate2007001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Jan/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/583552
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4822
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305031
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30663
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6292?
CVE-2006-6292 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and kernel panic.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6292?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6292, users should update their system to the latest available firmware or operating system version.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6292 involve?
CVE-2006-6292 involves remote attacks that exploit out-of-bounds memory access vulnerabilities in Apple Airport Extreme firmware.
Which products are affected by CVE-2006-6292?
CVE-2006-6292 affects Apple devices running Mac OS X 10.4.8, specifically the Mac mini, MacBook, and MacBook Pro.
Can CVE-2006-6292 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2006-6292 primarily causes a denial of service, it may indirectly lead to data loss due to system instability.
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