Apple.macOS.ARGB.Code.Execution
Description
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.
Affected Products
Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.8 and prior.
Impact
System compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |