Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Apple Mac OS X Preview vulnerability affecting 10.4 through 10.4.6. A local user could trigger a stack buffer overflow using a deeply nested directory hierarchy and potentially run code. The main business concern is unsupported legacy Mac exposure, not broad internet-facing compromise. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X Tiger systems, especially versions 10.4 through 10.4.6, where local users can interact with Preview or file-system content. Modern macOS environments are unlikely to be affected unless unsupported systems remain in service. Prioritize this if the organization still operates legacy Mac OS X Tiger systems. For modern fleets, the priority is confirming absence of affected versions. Unsupported endpoints should be removed or isolated because vendor-era vulnerabilities can remain unresolved operational risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.6 systems where possible.; Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2006-05-11 for the relevant security update.; Upgrade affected systems beyond the vulnerable 10.4 through 10.4.6 range..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- macos-preview-directory-bo(26422)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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