Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4.8 shared_region_map_file_np denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4.8. This affects the function shared_region_map_file_np. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-0430. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4.8 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function shared_region_map_file_np. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The shared_region_map_file_np function in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a large mappingCount value.

The weakness was presented 01/22/2007 by Adriano Lima (Website). The advisory is shared for download at risesecurity.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-0430 since 01/22/2007. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at apple.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (31645), Exploit-DB (3167), SecurityFocus (BID 22140†), OSVDB (32942†) and Secunia (SA23823†). See VDB-2872, VDB-2870 and VDB-2864 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
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Patch: apple.com

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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: risesecurity.org
Researcher: Adriano Lima
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-0430 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0430
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2868
X-Force: 31645 - Apple Mac OS X shared_region_map_file_np() denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 22140 - Apple Mac OS X Shared_Region_Map_File_NP System Call Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 23823 - Apple Mac OS X "shared_region_map_file_np()" Denial of Service, Not Critical
OSVDB: 32942 - Apple Mac OS X shared_region_map_file_np() mappingCount Value DoS
SecurityTracker: 1017538
Vupen: ADV-2007-0275

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2007 14:48
Updated: 03/15/2025 23:25
Changes: 01/24/2007 14:48 (82), 03/31/2019 17:50 (2), 03/15/2025 23:25 (21)
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