Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in xar in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted xar archive.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | xar | 1.8.0.498-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | xar | 1.8.0.498-1 | — |
References
- 1024723 vdb-entry
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
- APPLE-SA-2010-11-10-1 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2020-bbd24dd0cf vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2020-edf53cd770 vendor-advisory