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CVE-2006-5328

7.2 · HIGH

OpenBase SQL 10.0 and earlier, as used in Apple Xcode 2.2 2.2 and earlier and possibly other products, allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the simulation.sql file.

Published Oct 17, 2006appleEPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2006-5328 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple xcode. It was published on October 17, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

OpenBase SQL 10.0 and earlier, as used in Apple Xcode 2.2 2.2 and earlier and possibly other products, allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the simulation.sql file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update xcode to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applexcode0Affected
openbase_international_ltdopenbase0Affected

References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Oct/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/22390Refsecunia.com/advisories/27441Refwww.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-1016a%5D.txtRefwww.digitalmunition.com/Xcode_OpenBase_createfile.plRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20562Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018872Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3665Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Oct/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/22390

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5328?

CVE-2006-5328 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple xcode. It was published on October 17, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5328?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5328?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update xcode to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-5328?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5328 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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