Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the password-validation functionality in Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:4695 | Date: (C)2012-03-12 (M)2024-02-19 |
| Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: macos |
The host is installed with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.x before 10.6.5 and is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle the password-validation functionality in Directory Services. Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the service.
| Platform: |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.5 |
| Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.6 |
| Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6 |
