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CVE-2006-0640

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2006-0640 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Orbicule Undercover allows attackers with physical or root access to disable the protection by using the chmod command to change the permissions of the /private/etc/uc.app/Contents/MacOS/uc file, which prevents the service from being started in LaunchDaemon.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Orbicule Undercover allows attackers with physical or root access to disable the protection by using the chmod command to change the permissions of the /private/etc/uc.app/Contents/MacOS/uc file, which prevents the service from being started in LaunchDaemon.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OrbiculeUndercoverAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0640?
Orbicule Undercover allows attackers with physical or root access to disable the protection by using the chmod command to change the permissions of the /private/etc/uc.app/Contents/MacOS/uc file, which prevents the service from being started in LaunchDaemon.
How severe is CVE-2006-0640?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0640 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0640?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST