Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.802259
Category:	Mac OS X Local Security Checks
Title:	Apple Mac OS X 'i386_set_ldt()' Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary:	Mac OS X is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Description:	Summary: Mac OS X is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw is due to a privilege checking issue exists in the i386_set_ldt system call, while handling call gates. This allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the creation of a call gate entry. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Affected Software/OS: Mac OS X version 10.6 through 10.6.6 Mac OS X Server version 10.6 through 10.6.6. Solution: Upgrade to Mac OS X / Mac OS X Server version 10.6.7 or later. CVSS Score: 7.2 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2011-0182 http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.html http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8402
Copyright	Copyright (C) 2011 Greenbone AG

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