Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Real Name value in an e-mail attachment sent in AppleDouble format, which triggers the overflow when the user double-clicks on an attachment.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303453
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19129PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015762Patch
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-0313a%5D.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/980084US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/23872
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427601/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17081ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0949
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25209
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303453
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19129PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015762Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0396?
CVE-2006-0396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Real Name value in an e-mail attac...
How severe is CVE-2006-0396?
CVE-2006-0396 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0396?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.