CVE-2006-0396 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted email attachment, requiring the user to double-click the attachment in Apple Mail.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0396?
CVE-2006-0396 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Real Name value in an e-mail attachment sent in AppleDouble format, which triggers the overflow when the user double-clicks on an attachment.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0396?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-0396 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0396 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrmc-qhwh-87xf.