Title: Apple Mac OS X UFS ffs_mountfs() Local Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Jan 10, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Jan 10, 2007
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in Mac OS X. The ffs_mountfs() fails to validate DMG image files resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 10.4.9 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, Apple has released a patch for some older versions.