CVE-2006-4402
Published Nov 30, 2006 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Finder in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by browsing directories containing crafted .DS_Store files.
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QFinch assessment
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Finder in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by browsing directories containing crafted .DS_Store files.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- ADV-2006-4750 ↗
- docs.info.apple.com ↗
- 21335 ↗
- VU#258744 ↗
- 1017304 ↗
- 23155 ↗
- macos-finder-dsstore-bo(30617) ↗
- APPLE-SA-2006-11-28 ↗
- TA06-333A ↗
- 30735 ↗
Record history
Published Nov 30, 2006 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026