ID

VAR-200904-0343

CVE

CVE-2009-1237

TITLE

Apple Mac OS X of XNU Multiple memory leak vulnerabilities

DESCRIPTION

Multiple memory leaks in XNU 1228.3.13 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory consumption) via a crafted (1) SYS_add_profil or (2) SYS___mac_getfsstat system call. The Apple Mac OS X kernel is prone to multiple information-disclosure vulnerabilities. Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks or to cause denial-of-service conditions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 1) An error in the processing of hfs images can be exploited to overwrite certain kernel memory and execute arbitrary code with root privileges. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

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THREAT TYPE

local

TYPE

resource management error

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REFERENCES

CREDITS

mu-b from Digit-Labs

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-10T20:14:41.659000+00:00

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