How severe is CVE-2006-1447?

CVE-2006-1447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1447?

CVE-2006-1447 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1447?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1447 published?

CVE-2006-1447 was published on 2006-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1447

CVE-2006-1447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2006-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LaunchServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause Safari to launch unsafe content via long file name extensions, which prevents Download Validation from determining which application will be used to open the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1447?: LaunchServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause Safari to launch unsafe content via long file name extensions, which prevents Download Validation from determining which application will be used to open the file.
How severe is CVE-2006-1447?: CVE-2006-1447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1447?: CVE-2006-1447 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1447?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1447 published?: CVE-2006-1447 was published on 2006-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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