Research > Zero-Day Tracker > 20111110
Apple OS X Sandbox Predefined Profile Bypass Vulnerability
Date Disclosed:
11/10/2011
Date Patched:
Patch Not Yet Available
Vendor:
Apple
Affected Software:
Mac OS X 10.7.x, 10.6.x, 10.5.x
Description:
Apple Mac OS X contains a vulnerability when restricting access to application uses a pre-defined sandbox profile (Seatbelt). Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to perform certain functions outside of the sandbox, bypassing intended sandbox restrictions.
Note: According to CORE's advisory, Apple does not believe this issue has any security implications and they intend to update their documentation to reflect the sandbox profile's functionality.
Severity:
Moderate
Code Execution:
Yes
Impact:
Security Bypass
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain access to otherwise restricted components.
Mitigation:
No mitigation has been provided.
Protection:
Links:
Status:
11.10.2011 - Public Information Released
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