How severe is CVE-2006-0399?

CVE-2006-0399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0399?

CVE-2006-0399 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0399?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0399 published?

CVE-2006-0399 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0399

CVE-2006-0399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2006-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Safari, LaunchServices, and/or CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5 allows attackers to trick a user into opening an application that appears to be a safe file type. NOTE: due to the lack of specific information in the vendor advisory, it is not clear how CVE-2006-0397, CVE-2006-0398, and CVE-2006-0399 are different.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0399?: Unspecified vulnerability in Safari, LaunchServices, and/or CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5 allows attackers to trick a user into opening an application that appears to be a safe file type. NOTE: due to the lack of specific information in the vendor advisory, it is not clear how CVE-2006-0397, CVE-2006-0398, and CVE-2006-0399 are different.
How severe is CVE-2006-0399?: CVE-2006-0399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0399?: CVE-2006-0399 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0399?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0399 published?: CVE-2006-0399 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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