First published: Tue Jan 16 2007(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the _ATPsndrsp function in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleTalk request that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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macOS Yosemite | =10.4.8 |
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CVE-2007-0236 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause kernel panic and execute arbitrary code.
To mitigate CVE-2007-0236, updating to a patched version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability is recommended.
CVE-2007-0236 can be exploited through crafted AppleTalk requests that lead to denial of service and possible remote code execution.
CVE-2007-0236 affects Mac OS X 10.4.8 and possibly earlier or similar versions.
The exploitation of CVE-2007-0236 can lead to system crashes and the ability for attackers to run arbitrary code on the affected system.