CVE-2006-1447 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Safari download validation via long file extensions, potentially launching unsafe content on macOS.
- 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-2006-1447?
CVE-2006-1447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 12 May 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
LaunchServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause Safari to launch unsafe content via long file name extensions, which prevents Download Validation from determining which application will be used to open the file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1447?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1447?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1447 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-1447 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1447 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qv66-548c-jwwf.