CVE-2006-0386 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 1.7 Published Updated

Local users can access protected files in Mac OS X when FileVault is enabled due to improper directory mounting during image creation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-0386?

CVE-2006-0386 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 3 Mar 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FileVault in Mac OS X 10.4.5 and earlier does not properly mount user directories when creating a FileVault image, which allows local users to access protected files when FileVault is enabled.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0386?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0386?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2006-0386 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0386 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-254x-3896-gg43.

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