OSVDB ID: 29269 Title: Apple Mac OS X Kernel Mach Exception Ports Local Privilege Escalation |
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Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the exception handling mechanism for a privileged program is subverted by a local user who has access to the privileged program, such as a SUID binary. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Other Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: Vendor Verified |
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Upgrade to version 10.4.8 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. Apple has also supplied Security Update 2006-006 for Mac OS 10.3.9. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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