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Monday
Dec152008

OSX Update 10.5.6

Apple has release an update that addresses about 21 security issues that can be exploited in a variety of ways. If you are using egress filtering between groups/departments the effects of local attacks may be contained but it it recommended to install the update for your particular system. Popular exploitation delivery includes directing a user to a web site or sending a corrupt image to be viewed locally. This can in the worst case result in the execution of code and hijacking the entire system. 

Overview

 

  • Heap buffer overflow in CoreGraphics.
  • Flash Plug-in Vulnerabilities which are web directed exploits. 
  • CoreServices credential hijack vulnerability. 

 

These can result in:

 

  • Session fixation attack.
  • Denial of Service.
  • Elevation of privilege.

 

 

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