Apple.macOS.ARGB.Code.Execution

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This indicates an attempt to exploit a code-execution vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted PICT image with a malformed "ARGB" record. It may allow a remote attacker to crash an affected application or execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system with the privileges of the application.

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Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.8 and prior.

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System compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

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Upgrade to the latest version:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)