CVE-2006-3497

Name: CVE-2006-3497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-02T16:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the "compression state handling" in Bom for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Zip archive.. EPSS estimates a 3.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the "compression state handling" in Bom for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Zip archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.85%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.9
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.7
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.9
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.7

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006//Aug/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21253Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/514740US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/27735
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19289Exploit, Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3101Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006//Aug/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21253Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/514740US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/27735
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19289Exploit, Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3101Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3497?

How severe is CVE-2006-3497?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3497?

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