CVE-2006-1457: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1457: Safari on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6, when "Open `safe' files after downloading" is enabled, will automatically...

Safari on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6, when "Open `safe' files after downloading" is enabled, will automatically expand archives, which could allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an archive that contains a symlink.

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

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This issue affects Safari on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 when the setting to open “safe” downloads is enabled. A malicious archive could be automatically expanded and overwrite files through a symlink. The business concern is mainly legacy Mac exposure, not broad modern fleet risk based on the supplied sources. Exposure appears limited to legacy Safari on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 with “Open safe files after downloading” enabled. Modern affected status is not established in the provided bundle. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Mac systems remain in production. Prioritize verification over emergency response because active exploitation is not evidenced in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Mac OS X 10.4.6 systems using Safari.; Disable automatic opening of safe files after download where present.; Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2006-05-11 for vendor remediation guidance..

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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safari-archive-code-execution(26427)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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