Apple Mac OS X up to 10.5.0 numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.5.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2008-4218. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.5.0 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 on Intel platforms allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted call to (1) i386_set_ldt or (2) i386_get_ldt.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2008. The weakness was shared 12/16/2008 with IOActive (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4218 since 09/24/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 35111 (Mac OS X 10.5.x < 10.5.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116081 (Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and Security Update 2008-008 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2008-12-15)).

Upgrading to version 10.5.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (47336), Tenable (35111), SecurityFocus (BID 32879†), OSVDB (50982†) and Secunia (SA33179†). The entries VDB-41728, VDB-43202, VDB-45513 and VDB-45512 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 35111
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.5.x < 10.5.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 102034
OpenVAS Name: get_kb_item(ssh/login/osx_name
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mac OS X 10.5.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Organization: IOActive
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-4218 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4218
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45504
X-Force: 47336
SecurityFocus: 32879 - Apple Mac OS X 'i386_set_ldt' and '1386_get_ldt' Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 33179 - Apple Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 50982 - Apple - Mac OS X - 'i386_set_ldt' and '1386_get_ldt' Multiple Integer Overflow Issues
SecurityTracker: 1021403
Vulnerability Center: 20293 - Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 on Intel Platforms Multiple Integer Overflows in the Kernel, High
Vupen: ADV-2008-3444

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/22/2019 16:38
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (84), 08/22/2019 16:38 (4)
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