low2.1
CVE-2011-3215
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DMA in the absence of a login, which allows physically proximate attackers to byp…
Impact
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DMA in the absence of a login, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a password by making a DMA request in the (1) loginwindow, (2) boot, or (3) shutdown state.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | through 10.7.1 Versions 10.0, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | through 10.7.1 Versions 10.0, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085