OSVDB ID: 34857

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.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.

Mac OS X

10.3.x
10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.5
10.4.6
10.4.7
10.4.8
10.4.9

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



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