Description
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 does not properly handle task state segments, which allows local users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (system crash), or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
References
- 36956 vdb-entry
- ADV-2009-3184 vdb-entry
- APPLE-SA-2009-11-09-1 vendor-advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937