OSVDB ID: 23644 Title: Apple Mac OS X LibSystem Memory Request Overflow |
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A local overflow exists in Mac OS X. LibSystem fails to validate requests for large amounts of memory resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown 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 (2006-001) to address this vulnerability. |
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