CVE-2006-3507 Memory corruption in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X by sending crafted wireless frames to the AirPort driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3507?
CVE-2006-3507 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 21 Sep 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7 allow physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting crafted frames into a wireless network.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3507?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3507 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-2006-3507 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3507 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm62-3jpc-fwv5.