CVE-2006-1443: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1443: Integer underflow in CoreFoundation in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 allows context-dependent attackers...

Integer underflow in CoreFoundation in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving conversions from string to file system representation within (1) CFStringGetFileSystemRepresentation or (2) getFileSystemRepresentation:maxLength:withPath in NSFileManager, and possibly other similar API functions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Mac OS X CoreFoundation flaw that could let an attacker run code in certain situations involving file path string conversion. The sources identify Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6, but do not provide CVSS scoring, exploit details, or complete affected-product metadata. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 systems, especially applications processing untrusted file names or paths through affected CoreFoundation or NSFileManager APIs. Treat as high priority only where legacy Mac OS X systems remain in production or sensitive networks. For modern Apple environments, urgency is likely low, but confirmation requires inventory because the source metadata is incomplete. Mitigation focus: Consult Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2006-05-11 for the relevant security update.; Retire or isolate Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 systems where possible.; Prioritize systems handling untrusted files, archives, shares, or path strings..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 12, 2006, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macos-corefoundation-integer-underflow(26408)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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