CVE-2006-6292: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6292: Apple Airport Extreme firmware 0.1.27 in Mac OS X 10.4.8 on Mac mini, MacBook, and MacBook Pro with Core Du...

Apple Airport Extreme firmware 0.1.27 in Mac OS X 10.4.8 on Mac mini, MacBook, and MacBook Pro with Core Duo hardware allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and kernel panic) and have possibly other security-related impact via certain beacon frames.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older Apple Wi-Fi driver/firmware issue could let someone within wireless range crash affected Macs by sending malformed beacon frames. The documented impact is denial of service through a kernel panic. The sources do not prove code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apple Core Duo systems running Mac OS X 10.4.8 with AirPort Extreme firmware 0.1.27 and active Wi-Fi. Modern Apple systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy asset hygiene issue unless affected Macs still support business operations. Prioritize identification, patch verification, or removal from service over broad emergency response. Mitigation focus: Apply Apple AirPort Extreme Update 2007-001 or later vendor guidance where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected Mac OS X 10.4.8 systems.; Disable Wi-Fi on affected hosts if patching cannot be verified..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 5, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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