CVE-2006-0396: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0396: Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, al...

Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Real Name value in an e-mail attachment sent in AppleDouble format, which triggers the overflow when the user double-clicks on an attachment.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw affects Apple Mail on legacy Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 systems after Security Update 2006-001. A crafted email attachment could trigger a buffer overflow when a user double-clicks it, potentially letting an attacker run code on that Mac. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.5 endpoints using Apple Mail with the noted update state. Modern macOS versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as high priority only if legacy Mac OS X 10.4 systems remain in use. Otherwise, this is mainly a historical vulnerability to close through asset validation and legacy-system retirement. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 systems running Apple Mail.; Check Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2006-03-13 and apply the vendor-recommended update.; Retire or isolate systems that cannot receive Apple security updates..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 14, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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