CVE-2006-4404
Published Nov 30, 2006 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The Installer application in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when used by a user with Admin credentials, does not authenticate the user before installing certain software requiring system privileges.
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QFinch assessment
The Installer application in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when used by a user with Admin credentials, does not authenticate the user before installing certain software requiring system privileges.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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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
- 20%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Nov 30, 2006 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026