Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the byte_swap_sbin function in bsd/ufs/ufs/ufs_byte_order.c in Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by mounting a crafted Unix File System (UFS) DMG image, which triggers an invalid pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.8 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-11-01-2007.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23725Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24479Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/515792US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/31653
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017751
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0930
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-11-01-2007.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23725Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24479Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0299?
CVE-2007-0299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the byte_swap_sbin function in bsd/ufs/ufs/ufs_byte_order.c in Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by mounting a craft...
How severe is CVE-2007-0299?
CVE-2007-0299 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.