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CVE-2007-6261
Integer overflow in the load_threadstack function in the Mach-O loader (mach_loader.c) in the xnu kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.5.1 allows local use…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Apple Mac OSX xnu 1228.0 - 'mach-o' Local Kernel Denial of Service (PoC)2007-12-04 · dos · osx · Verified
Impact
Integer overflow in the load_threadstack function in the Mach-O loader (mach_loader.c) in the xnu kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted Mach-O binary.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | Versions 10.4, 10.5.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27884
- http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-macho-dos.c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26700
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4095
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38854
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27884
- http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-macho-dos.c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26700
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4095
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38854