CVE-2006-4408

Name: CVE-2006-4408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-30T16:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Security Framework in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via certain public key values in an X.509 certificate that requires extra resources during signature verification. NOTE: this issue may be similar to CVE-2006-2940.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Security Framework in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via certain public key values in an X.509 certificate that requires extra resources during signature verification. NOTE: this issue may be similar to CVE-2006-2940.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th 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
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.8

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4408?

How severe is CVE-2006-4408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4408?

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Source: NVD / NIST