CVE-2006-4397

Name: CVE-2006-4397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-03T04:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unchecked error condition in LoginWindow in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 prevents Kerberos tickets from being destroyed if a user does not successfully log on to a network account from the login window, which might allow later users to gain access to the original user's Kerberos tickets.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unchecked error condition in LoginWindow in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 prevents Kerberos tickets from being destroyed if a user does not successfully log on to a network account from the login window, which might allow later users to gain access to the original user's Kerberos tickets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th 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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4397?

How severe is CVE-2006-4397?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4397?

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Source: NVD / NIST