OSVDB ID: 17880 Title: Apple Mac OS X Crafted TCP/IP Packet Remote DoS |
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Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a specially crafted TCP/IP packet causes the kernel to panic due to a null pointer dereference, and will result in loss of availability for the platform. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Rumored Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability. |
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