CVE-2006-4406
UnknownEPSS 7.40%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in PPP on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.8 and 10.3.x up to 10.3.9, when PPPoE is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 7.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in PPP on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.8 and 10.3.x up to 10.3.9, when PPPoE is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.8 |
| 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 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.8 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/870960US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/870960US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4406?
Buffer overflow in PPP on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.8 and 10.3.x up to 10.3.9, when PPPoE is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-4406?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4406?
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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