Apple PSNormalizer PostScript Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:31719
Info
Apple PSNormalizer PostScript Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 31719 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-3647 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Oct 09 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Oct 15 2008 05:07PM |
| Credit: | Apple |
| Vulnerable: |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.10 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.9 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.6 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.5 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.4 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.3 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.2 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.1 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.9 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.5 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.4 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.3 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1 Apple Mac OS X 10.4 Apple Mac OS X 10.5 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Apple PSNormalizer PostScript Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Apple's PSNormalizer is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability that may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
The following versions are affected:
Mac OS X v10.4.11 and prior
Mac OS X Server v10.4.11 and prior
Mac OS X v10.5.5 and prior
Mac OS X Server v10.5.5 and prior
NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 31681 (Apple Mac OS X 2008-007 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document the vulnerability.
Apple's PSNormalizer is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability that may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
The following versions are affected:
Mac OS X v10.4.11 and prior
Mac OS X Server v10.4.11 and prior
Mac OS X v10.5.5 and prior
Mac OS X Server v10.5.5 and prior
NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 31681 (Apple Mac OS X 2008-007 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document the vulnerability.
Exploit / POC
Apple PSNormalizer PostScript Buffer Overflow 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].
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 PSNormalizer PostScript Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and fixes. Please see the references for more information.
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5
Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and fixes. Please see the references for more information.
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
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Apple SecUpdSrvr2008-007.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate2008007serverleop ard.html
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5
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Apple SecUpd2008-007.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate2008007clientleop ard.html
References
Apple PSNormalizer PostScript Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Mac OS X Homepage (Apple)
- About Security Update 2008-007 (Apple)