A memory corruption flaw exists in Apple Mac OS X PackageKit. The Software Update function suffers from a format string error when handling distribution scripts while checking for new updates, allowing a man-in-the-middle attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 10.6.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
