CVE-2007-6261 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can cause a denial of service via infinite loop in the Mach-O loader by executing a crafted binary.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-6261?
CVE-2007-6261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 6 Dec 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in the load_threadstack function in the Mach-O loader (mach_loader.c) in the xnu kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted Mach-O binary.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6261?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-6261 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6261 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhcr-j4x3-h5xc.