Title: Apple Mac OS X AirPortDriver Module Malformed Control Command Local Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Apr 19, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in Mac OS X. The Airport driver fails to validate control commands resulting in a buffer overflow. By sending malformed control commands, 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 Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.