CVE-2007-6359
First published: Sat Dec 15 2007(Updated: )
The cs_validate_page function in bsd/kern/ubc_subr.c in the xnu kernel 1228.0 and earlier in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (failed assertion and system crash) via a crafted signed Mach-O binary that causes the hashes function to return NULL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-superblob-dos.c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28048
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4216
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38997
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6359?
CVE-2007-6359 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service attacks resulting in system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6359?
To mitigate CVE-2007-6359, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the macOS that resolves this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6359?
CVE-2007-6359 specifically affects users running Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-6359 enable?
CVE-2007-6359 enables local users to perform a denial of service attack that can crash the system.
Which component of macOS is vulnerable in CVE-2007-6359?
The vulnerability in CVE-2007-6359 resides in the cs_validate_page function within the xnu kernel.
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