OSVDB ID: 34855 Title: Apple Mac OS X IOKit HID Interface 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 by the failure of the IOKit HID interface to properly restrict access to some events, and will allow a local attacker to access sensitive information. This flaw may lead to a loss of confidentiality. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Misconfiguration Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor 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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