32684 : Apple Mac OS X UFS ffs_mountfs() Local Overflow
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6 months ago

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Disclosure

Jan 10, 2007

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jan 10, 2007

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in Mac OS X. The ffs_mountfs() fails to validate DMG image files resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 10.4.9 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, Apple has released a patch for some older versions.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.
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Mac OS X
Watch-list
10.4.8
10.3.9

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