CVE-2007-0229: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jan 13 2007(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the ffs_mountfs function in Mac OS X 10.4.8 and FreeBSD 6.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted DMG image that causes "allocation of a negative size buffer" leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, a related issue to CVE-2006-5679. NOTE: a third party states that this issue does not cross privilege boundaries in FreeBSD because only root may mount a filesystem.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://applefun.blogspot.com/2007/01/moab-10-01-2007-apple-dmg-ufs.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-10-01-2007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21993
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23703
- http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-security/2007-January/004218.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://www.osvdb.org/32684
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017751
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24479
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0141
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0930
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31409
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0229?
CVE-2007-0229 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0229?
To fix CVE-2007-0229, you should update your macOS or FreeBSD to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0229?
CVE-2007-0229 affects Mac OS X 10.4.8 and FreeBSD 6.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-0229?
The impact of CVE-2007-0229 includes the potential for a denial of service and the possibility of local users gaining elevated privileges.
Can CVE-2007-0229 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-0229 requires local access to exploit, as it involves a crafted DMG image that local users can manipulate.
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