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CVE-2007-6261: Integer Overflow

First published: Thu Dec 06 2007(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6261?

    CVE-2007-6261 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6261?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-6261, users should update to a later version of the Mac OS X operating system that does not contain this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-6261 enable?

    CVE-2007-6261 enables local users to execute a denial of service attack through crafted Mach-O binaries.

  • Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2007-6261?

    CVE-2007-6261 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4 and 10.5.1.

  • Is CVE-2007-6261 exploitable remotely?

    No, CVE-2007-6261 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

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