Double Free in Apple Mac_os_x

CVE-2006-5051

Signal handler race condition in OpenSSH before 4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code if GSSAPI authentication is enabled, via unspecified vectors that lead to a double-free.

Vulnerability class: Double Free

EPSS: 0.450 (98.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5051?
CVE-2006-5051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac_os_x, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2006-09-27.
How severe is CVE-2006-5051?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2006-5051 known to be exploited?
21 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.