CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1449

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6, the Mail application contains an integer overflow when processing MacMIME encapsulated attachments. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code via a crafted attachment.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution without authentication, potentially leading to data theft or malware installation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Apple Mac OS X to version 10.4.7 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability. Also consider restricting opening attachments from unknown sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MacMIME encapsulated attachment.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS