CVE-2006-3509 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Integer overflow in Mac OS X AirPort driver allows proximate attackers to execute code or crash third-party wireless software via crafted frames.

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-2006-3509?

CVE-2006-3509 is a high-severity 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

Integer overflow in the API for the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 might allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code in third-party wireless software that uses the API via crafted frames.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3509?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2006-3509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3509 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-3509 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3509 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v6c8-m3mq-28f4.

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