CVE-2006-4406 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X systems via a buffer overflow in PPP when PPPoE is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4406?
CVE-2006-4406 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Nov 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in PPP on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.8 and 10.3.x up to 10.3.9, when PPPoE is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4406?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4406 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-2006-4406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-253c-qwpg-75w9.