CVE-2006-4404 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 30 Nov 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An admin user can install privileged software without authentication, leading to privilege escalation in macOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-4404?

CVE-2006-4404 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Nov 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

The Installer application in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when used by a user with Admin credentials, does not authenticate the user before installing certain software requiring system privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4404?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4404 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2006-4404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6c5g-2g23-6f26.