Overview
An integer overflow exists in the Apple AirPort wireless drivers. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, or create a denial-of-service condition.
Description
According to Apple, An integer overflow exists in the AirPort wireless driver's API for third-party wireless software. This could lead to a buffer overflow in such applications dependent upon API usage. |
Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running an application using the affected API or cause that application to crash. |
Solution
Apply updates from Apple |
Turn your AirPort Card off when you're in situations where radio communication may be prohibited, such as in an airplane or at a hospital. If you have disabled the AirPort port in Network preferences, then your AirPort Card is already turned off. To disable the AirPort port, choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and deselect the AirPort checkbox. |
Vendor Information
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References
Acknowledgements
This vulnerability was reported in Apple Security Update 2006-005.
This document was written by Ryan Giobbi.
Other Information
CVE IDs: | CVE-2006-3509 |
Severity Metric: | 21.94 |
Date Public: | 2006-09-21 |
Date First Published: | 2006-09-22 |
Date Last Updated: | 2006-11-01 17:14 UTC |
Document Revision: | 44 |