Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the smc program in smcFanControl 2.1.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a long -k option.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- smcFanControl 2.1.2 (OSX) - Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities (PoC) EDB-7088 · dos · Nov 11, 2008 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- 32252 vdb-entry
- smcfancontrol-main-bo(46551) vdb-entry
- 7088 exploit
- ADV-2008-3126 vdb-entry
- http://blog.xwings.net/?p=127
- 49796 vdb-entry
- http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/23049
- 32679 third-party-advisory