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CVE-2006-3508

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

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CVE-2006-3508 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), gain privileges, and execute arbitrary code via a crafted frame that is not properly handled during scan cache updates.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), gain privileges, and execute arbitrary code via a crafted frame that is not properly handled during scan cache updates.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.4.7
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3508?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), gain privileges, and execute arbitrary code via a crafted frame that is not properly handled during scan cache updates.
How severe is CVE-2006-3508?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3508 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3508?
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