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CVE-2006-4392

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified

CVE-2006-4392 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Mach kernel, as used in operating systems including (1) Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 and (2) OpenStep before 4.2, allows local users to gain privileges via a parent process that forces an exception in a setuid child and uses Mach exception ports to modify the child's thread context and task address space in a way that causes the child to call a parent-controlled function.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Mach kernel, as used in operating systems including (1) Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 and (2) OpenStep before 4.2, allows local users to gain privileges via a parent process that forces an exception in a setuid child and uses Mach exception ports to modify the child's thread context and task address space in a way that causes the child to call a parent-controlled function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.1
AppleMac Os X10.4.2
AppleMac Os X10.4.3
AppleMac Os X10.4.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.5
AppleMac Os X10.4.6
AppleMac Os X10.4.7
NextOpenstep4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4392?
The Mach kernel, as used in operating systems including (1) Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 and (2) OpenStep before 4.2, allows local users to gain privileges via a parent process that forces an exception in a setuid child and uses Mach exception ports to modify the child's thread context and task address space in a way that causes the child to call a parent-controlled function.
How severe is CVE-2006-4392?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4392 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4392?
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