CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3498

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the bootpd service within the DHCP component of Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted BOOTP request.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution, potentially leading to full system compromise by an attacker with network access.

Recommendation

Immediately update the system to the latest version or apply available Apple security patches. If updating is not possible, disable the bootpd service or restrict access to ports 67/68 using a firewall.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in bootpd in the DHCP component for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BOOTP request.

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