CVE-2006-3498 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in bootpd in the DHCP component for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra…
published 2006-08-02 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-3493
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.2%
- EPSS 7.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in bootpd in the DHCP component for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BOOTP request.
Exploit prediction
7.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2006//Aug/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/28139
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/27736
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/3101
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/21253
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/19289
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/776628
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-3498
- NVD CVE-2006-3498
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