CVE-2006-1471
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CVE-2006-1471 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the CF_syslog function launchd in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call in the logging facility, as demonstrated by using a crafted plist file.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Format string vulnerability in the CF_syslog function launchd in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call in the logging facility, as demonstrated by using a crafted plist file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20877Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2566Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20877Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2566Vendor Advisory
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- Status
- Modified
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