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| This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Apple Terminal. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page. |
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Credit:
The information has been provided by James King.
The original article can be found at: http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-09-04
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Vulnerable Systems:
* Apple Mac OS X version 10.5 through 10.5.6
* Apple Mac OS X version 10.5 through 10.5.6
The specific flaw exists in the handling of 'CSI[4' xterm window resizing escape code. When a very low negative value for (x, y) size is set, an integer overflow occurs resulting in a memory corruption. This can be further leveraged to execute arbitrary code under the context of the logged in user.
Immune Systems:
* Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.7 and later
* Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.7 and later
CVE Information:
CVE-2009-1717
Disclosure Timeline:
2009-05-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2009-06-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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