Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), gain privileges, and execute arbitrary code via a crafted frame that is not properly handled during scan cache updates.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.7 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22068
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016903
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/589540US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20144
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3737
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22068
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016903
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/589540US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20144
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3737
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3508?
CVE-2006-3508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), gain privileges, and execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2006-3508?
CVE-2006-3508 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.