OSVDB ID: 23190

Title: Apple Mac OS X Kernel Undocumented System Call Local DoS

Info

Disclosure
Feb 14, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a local user invokes an undocumented system call, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Rumored
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.

Mac OS X

 10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4

References

Credit
  • David Goldsmith - Mantasano


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/23190