The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 does not properly handle task state segments, which allows local users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (system crash), or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956 | patch vdb entry |
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184 | vdb entry |
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html | patch vendor advisory |
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937 | patch vendor advisory |