40676 : Apple Mac OS X Kernel i386_set_ldt System Call Local Arbitrary Code Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date Vendor Solution Date
2007-11-15 2007-11-15

Keywords

RISE-2007004

Description

An overflow exists in Mac OS X. The i386_set_ldt system call fails to validate the number of entries to set num_sels resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Rumored
Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure

Solution

Upgrade to version 10.4.10 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.
Watch-list
Mac OS X
Watch-list
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.1
10.4.6
10.4.8
10.4.2
10.4.10
10.4.5
10.4.7
10.4.9
10.4

References

Tools & Filters

4284

Credit

  • Adriano Lima - adrianorisesecurity.org - RISE Security
  • Ramon de Carvalho Valle - ramonrisesecurity.org - RISE Security

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 6.9
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2007-11-16 | Disagree?

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