Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in BOM BOMArchiveHelper 10.4 (6.3) Build 312, as used in Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive (such as ZIP) that contains long path names, which triggers an error in the BOMStackPop function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | 2.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016082
- http://www.osvdb.org/24819
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3233
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x25-advisory.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17634
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1452Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25945
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1985?
CVE-2006-1985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in BOM BOMArchiveHelper 10.4 (6.3) Build 312, as used in Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive (such as...
How severe is CVE-2006-1985?
CVE-2006-1985 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-2006-1985?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.