7.2
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0182: Input Validation

First published: Wed Mar 23 2011(Updated: )

The i386_set_ldt system call in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 does not properly handle call gates, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the creation of a call gate entry.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.6.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.5
Apple macOS Server=10.6.3
Apple macOS Server<=10.6.6
Apple macOS Server=10.6.4
Apple macOS Server=10.6.5
Apple macOS Server=10.6.1
Apple macOS Server=10.6.2
Apple macOS Server=10.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0182?

    CVE-2011-0182 has a high severity level as it allows local users to gain increased privileges on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0182?

    To fix CVE-2011-0182, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.7 or later.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2011-0182?

    CVE-2011-0182 affects macOS versions up to 10.6.6, including 10.6.0 to 10.6.6.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2011-0182?

    Local users with access to affected versions of macOS can exploit CVE-2011-0182 to gain unauthorized privileges.

  • Is CVE-2011-0182 present in Mac OS X Server?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0182 also affects Mac OS X Server versions up to 10.6.6.

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