CVE-2006-4408

CVE-2006-4408 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

Description

The Security Framework in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via certain public key values in an X.509 certificate that requires extra resources during signature verification. NOTE: this issue may be similar to CVE-2006-2940.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4408?
The Security Framework in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via certain public key values in an X.509 certificate that requires extra resources during signature verification. NOTE: this issue may be similar to CVE-2006-2940.
How severe is CVE-2006-4408?
CVE-2006-4408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4408 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4408?
CVE-2006-4408 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4408?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4408 published?
CVE-2006-4408 was published on 2006-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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