CVE-2006-0395
MediumPublic exploitThe Download Validation in Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 does not properly recognize attachment file types to warn a user of an unsafe type, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted file types.
Published Aug 4, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-0395 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.1 v2) affecting Mac OS X (Apple), Mac OS X Server (Apple).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.1
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Download Validation in Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 does not properly recognize attachment file types to warn a user of an unsafe type, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted file types.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mac OS XApple | 10.4.5 | n/a |
| Mac OS X ServerApple | 10.4.5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 4, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitMSF mailapp_image_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16870
- exploitExploitDB-9929
- otherhttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- otherAPPLE-SA-2006-03-01
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Download Validation in Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 does not properly recognize attachment file types to warn a user of an unsafe type, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted file types.
Affected: Mac OS X (Apple) versions 10.4.5; Mac OS X Server (Apple) versions 10.4.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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