Vulnerability Description
Apple Mac OS X kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service via a process that uses kevent to register a queue and an event, then fork a child process that uses kevent to register an event for the same queue as the parent.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.8 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-24-11-2006.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23114
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643
- http://www.osvdb.org/30695
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21285Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4715
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30544
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-24-11-2006.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6127?
CVE-2006-6127 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Apple Mac OS X kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service via a process that uses kevent to register a queue and an event, then fork a child process that uses kevent to register an event f...
How severe is CVE-2006-6127?
CVE-2006-6127 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6127?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.