CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4398

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows exist in the Apple Type Services (ATS) server in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8. A local user can exploit crafted service requests to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker could take control of the system by executing arbitrary code with ATS service privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation and full compromise of the machine.

Recommendation

Update Mac OS X to the latest version containing the security fix for ATS. Restrict local access to trusted users until the update is applied.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in the Apple Type Services (ATS) server in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allow local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted service requests.

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