Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in PPP on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.8 and 10.3.x up to 10.3.9, when PPPoE is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
- http://labs.musecurity.com/advisories/MU-200611-01.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017305
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/870960US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/30732
- 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
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30627
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
- http://labs.musecurity.com/advisories/MU-200611-01.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4406?
CVE-2006-4406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in PPP on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.8 and 10.3.x up to 10.3.9, when PPPoE is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-4406?
CVE-2006-4406 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.