Vulnerability Description
The Apple Type Services (ATS) server in Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier does not securely create log files, which allows local users to create and modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, possibly relating to a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.4.8 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017301
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/323424US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/30739
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21335
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4750
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017301
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/323424US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/30739
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4396?
CVE-2006-4396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The Apple Type Services (ATS) server in Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier does not securely create log files, which allows local users to create and modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, possibly ...
How severe is CVE-2006-4396?
CVE-2006-4396 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4396?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.