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CVE-2011-3216

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly implement the sticky bit for directories, which might allow local users to bypass intended permiss…

Impact

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly implement the sticky bit for directories, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and delete files via an unlink system call.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
AppleMac Os X
through 10.7.1
Versions 10.0, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3
AppleMac Os X Server
through 10.7.1
Versions 10.0, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3

Weakness classification

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