OSVDB ID: 30730 Title: Apple Mac OS X Security Framework Crafted X.509 Certificate Handling Remote DoS |
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Description |
Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when validating a specially crafted X.509 certificate containing a public key that could consume a significant amount of system resources during signature verification, and will result in loss of availability for the platform. |
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Local Access Required,
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Cryptographic, Denial of Service Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability 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 to address this vulnerability. |
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openssl.org - OpenSSL