Description
Multiple memory leaks in XNU 1228.3.13 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory consumption) via a crafted (1) SYS_add_profil or (2) SYS___mac_getfsstat system call.
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.
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Exploit-DB 2
- Apple Mac OSX xnu 1228.3.13 - 'macfsstat' Local Kernel Memory Leak/Denial of Service EDB-8263 · dos · Mar 23, 2009 · verified
- Apple Mac OSX xnu 1228.3.13 - 'Profil' Kernel Memory Leak/Denial of Service (PoC) EDB-8264 · dos · Mar 23, 2009 · verified
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