CVE-2006-4399

Name: CVE-2006-4399
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-03T04:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4399 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. User interface inconsistency in Workgroup Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 appears to allow administrators to change the authentication type from crypt to ShadowHash passwords for accounts in a NetInfo parent, when such an operation is not actually supported, which could result in less secure password management than intended.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

User interface inconsistency in Workgroup Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 appears to allow administrators to change the authentication type from crypt to ShadowHash passwords for accounts in a NetInfo parent, when such an operation is not actually supported, which could result in less secure password management than intended.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th 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?1016958Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/847468US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/29276
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/29302
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00002.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/22187Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016958Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/847468US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/29276
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/29302

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4399?

How severe is CVE-2006-4399?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4399 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4399?

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