ID

VAR-200611-0417

CVE

CVE-2006-6173

TITLE

Mac OS X of shared_region_make_private_np Buffer overflow vulnerability in functions

DESCRIPTION

Buffer overflow in the shared_region_make_private_np function in vm/vm_unix.c in Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a small range count, which causes insufficient memory allocation, or (2) a large number of ranges in the shared_region_make_private_np_args parameter. Apple Mac OS X is prone to a local memory-corruption vulnerability. This issue occurs when the operating system fails to handle specially crafted arguments to a system call. Attackers may exploit this issue to cause a kernel panic, effectively denying further service to legitimate users. Due to the nature of this issue, successful exploits may potentially result in the execution of arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected kernel, but this has not been confirmed. Mac OS X version 10.4.8 is vulnerable to this issue; other versions may also be affected. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To improve our services to our customers, we have made a number of additions to the Secunia Advisories and have started translating the advisories to German. The improvements will help our customers to get a better understanding of how we reached our conclusions, how it was rated, our thoughts on exploitation, attack vectors, and scenarios. This includes: * Reason for rating * Extended description * Extended solution * Exploit code or links to exploit code * Deep links Read the full description: http://corporate.secunia.com/products/48/?r=l Contact Secunia Sales for more information: http://corporate.secunia.com/how_to_buy/15/?r=l ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Mac OS X Mach-O Universal Binary Memory Corruption SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA23088 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/23088/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: DoS, System access WHERE: Local system OPERATING SYSTEM: Apple Macintosh OS X http://secunia.com/product/96/ DESCRIPTION: LMH has reported a vulnerability in Mac OS X, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or potentially gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the fatfile_getarch2() function. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Grant only trusted users access to affected systems. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: LMH ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-26-11-2006.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

CVSS

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THREAT TYPE

local

TYPE

buffer overflow

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PATCH

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REFERENCES

CREDITS

LMH

SOURCES

LAST UPDATE DATE

2024-09-19T21:52:01.440000+00:00

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