CVE-2006-4406 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-253c-qwpg-75w9.

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