ID

VAR-200904-0342

CVE

CVE-2009-1236

TITLE

Apple Mac OS X of XNU include AppleTalk Network stack heap overflow vulnerability

DESCRIPTION

Heap-based buffer overflow in the AppleTalk networking stack in XNU 1228.3.13 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a ZIP NOTIFY (aka ZIPOP_NOTIFY) packet that overwrites a certain ifPort structure member. Apple Mac OS X is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability. Remote attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. Mac OS X 10.5.1 and 10.5.2 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected. This packet will rewrite a specific ifPort structure member. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Secunia is pleased to announce the release of the annual Secunia report for 2008. Highlights from the 2008 report: * Vulnerability Research * Software Inspection Results * Secunia Research Highlights * Secunia Advisory Statistics Request the full 2008 Report here: http://secunia.com/advisories/try_vi/request_2008_report/ Stay Secure, Secunia ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA34424 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/34424/ DESCRIPTION: Some vulnerabilities have been reported in Mac OS X, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or to gain escalated privileges, and potentially by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or compromise a vulnerable system. 2) An error exists in the Appletalk implementation within the handling of zip notify request, which can be exploited by sending a specially crafted packet to an affected system. 3) An error in the "sysctl()" interface can be exploited to cause a DoS via " CTL_VFS" sysctl() calls. 4) An error in the handling of the "SYS___mac_getfsstat" system call can be exploited to disclose kernel memory or cause a DoS. 5) An error in the handling of the "SYS_add_profil" system call can be exploited to disclose kernel memory or cause a DoS. SOLUTION: Grant only trusted users access and restrict network access to affected systems. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: mu-b ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://milw0rm.com/exploits/8266 http://milw0rm.com/exploits/8265 http://milw0rm.com/exploits/8264 http://milw0rm.com/exploits/8263 http://milw0rm.com/exploits/8262 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

buffer overflow

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CREDITS

mu-b

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-10T20:55:09.903000+00:00

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