CVE-2009-1237

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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 4.9 Medium

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2009-04-02

Last modified

2024-08-07

Weaknesses

CWE-399

Affected products

• Mac Os X (Apple)
• Mac Os X Server (Apple)

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/34424
• http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-macfsstat-leak.c
• http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-profil-leak.c
• http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/mac/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216401181
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34202
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8263
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8264