CVE-2006-1452 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a deep directory hierarchy in macOS Preview, requiring user interaction to open the malicious path.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-1452?
CVE-2006-1452 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 12 May 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Preview in Apple Mac OS 10.4 up to 10.4.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a deep directory hierarchy.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1452?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1452?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1452 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-2006-1452 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1452 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpc7-g6c7-hcwh.