Apple Mac OS X Mail Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:29500

Info

Apple Mac OS X Mail Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 29500
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-1576
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 28 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 03 2008 07:43PM
Credit: Derek Morr of The Pennsylvania State University
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11
Not Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X Mail Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability that affects the Mail application.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application, cause denial-of-service conditions, or obtain potentially sensitive information.

NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 29412 (Apple Mac OS X 2008-003 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document the vulnerability.

This issue affects Mac OS X v10.4.11 and Mac OS X Server 10.4.11. Computers running Mac OS X v10.5 or later are not affected by this issue.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X Mail Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Apple Mac OS X Mail Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
A vendor advisory is available to address this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11

References

Apple Mac OS X Mail Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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