CVE-2006-6292 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple AirPort Extreme firmware 0.1.27, affecting Mac OS X 10.4.8 on specific Core Duo hardware. An attacker within wireless range can trigger an out-of-bounds memory access and kernel panic by sending specially crafted beacon frames. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.7, indicating a medium severity due to its network-adjacent attack vector and high impact on availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.4.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:mac_mini:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.4.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:macbook:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.4.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:macbook_pro:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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