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Family: MacOS X Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Mac OS X < 10.4.5 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check for the version of Mac OS X
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote host is missing a Mac OS X update which fixes a security
issue.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of Mac OS X 10.4 which is older than
version 10.4.5.
Mac OS X 10.4.5 contains several security fixes for a local denial of
service vulnerability. A malicious local user may trigger the vulnerability
by invoking an undocumented system call.
Solution :
Upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.5 :
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxupdate1045.html
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxserver1045.html
See also :
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
Threat Level:
Low / CVSS Base Score : 1.6
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/I:N/A:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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