CVE-2006-6061
published 2006-11-22CVE-2006-6061: com.apple.AppleDiskImageController in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DMG…
PriorityP338critical9.3CVSS 2.0
AVNACMAuNCCICAC
EPSS
9.45%
94.9th percentile
com.apple.AppleDiskImageController in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DMG image that triggers memory corruption. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed by a third party, who states that the impact is limited to a denial of service (kernel panic) due to a vm_fault call with a non-aligned address.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | mac_os_x | — | — |
| apple | mac_os_x_server | — | — |
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VulDB
apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 denial of service (VU#367424 / Nessus ID 24811)
vuldb·2026-04-28·CVSS 9.3
CVE-2006-6061 [CRITICAL] apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 denial of service (VU#367424 / Nessus ID 24811)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.8. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-6061. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present.
You should upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-fx3g-pqv9-p53f: com
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-01
CVE-2006-6061 [HIGH] GHSA-fx3g-pqv9-p53f: com
com.apple.AppleDiskImageController in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DMG image that triggers memory corruption. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed by a third party, who states that the impact is limited to a denial of service (kernel panic) due to a vm_fault call with a non-aligned address.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
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2006-11-22
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