CVE-2006-6353

Name: CVE-2006-6353
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-07T01:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6353 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in BOMArchiveHelper in Mac OS X allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors related to (1) certain KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE thread crashes and (2) certain KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS thread crashes, as discovered with the "iSec Partners FileP fuzzer".. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in BOMArchiveHelper in Mac OS X allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors related to (1) certain KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE thread crashes and (2) certain KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS thread crashes, as discovered with the "iSec Partners FileP fuzzer".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Bomarchivehelper	All versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.8

References

http://security-protocols.com/2006/12/04/bomarchivehelper-needs-some-lovin/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21446Vendor Advisory
http://security-protocols.com/2006/12/04/bomarchivehelper-needs-some-lovin/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21446Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6353?

How severe is CVE-2006-6353?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6353 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6353?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-6353?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST