CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3509

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Integer overflow in the API for the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 might allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code in third-party wireless software that uses the API via crafted frames.

Risk Assessment

An attacker within wireless range could remotely crash the system or execute arbitrary code in applications using the AirPort API, posing a serious threat to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Update Mac OS X to the latest version containing the fix or disable the AirPort wireless interface if not in use.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in the API for the AirPort wireless driver on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 might allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code in third-party wireless software that uses the API via crafted frames.

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