OSVDB ID: 25597 Title: Apple Mac OS X ImageIO JPEG Metadata Overflow |
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A local overflow exists in Max OS X. ImageIO fails to validate JPEG image files resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted file with malformed JPEG metadata, 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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Install Apple Security Update 2006-003, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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