Vulnerability Description
The Installer application in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when used by a user with Admin credentials, does not authenticate the user before installing certain software requiring system privileges.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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?1017304
- http://www.osvdb.org/30733
- 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?1017304
- http://www.osvdb.org/30733
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21335
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4404?
CVE-2006-4404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The Installer application in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when used by a user with Admin credentials, does not authenticate the user before installing certain software requiring system privilege...
How severe is CVE-2006-4404?
CVE-2006-4404 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4404?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.