CVE-2006-4394

Name: CVE-2006-4394
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-03T04:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4394 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A logic error in LoginWindow in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7, allows network accounts without GUIds to bypass service access controls and log into the system using loginwindow via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic error in LoginWindow in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7, allows network accounts without GUIds to bypass service access controls and log into the system using loginwindow via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.33%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.7

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00002.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/22187Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016959Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/897628US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/29272
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20271Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-275A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3852
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29293
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00002.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/22187Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016959Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/897628US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/29272
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20271Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-275A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3852
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29293

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4394?

How severe is CVE-2006-4394?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4394 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4394?

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