vendor:
Mac OS X
by:
Kevin Finisterre
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Local Privilege Escalation
CWE
Product Name: Mac OS X
Affected Version From:
Affected Version To:
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: CVE-2007-0753
CPE:
Platforms Tested:
2007
Apple Mac OS X vpenis Local Root Exploit
This exploit allows an attacker to gain root privileges on Apple Mac OS X systems. It exploits a vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0753, which is documented in the Apple knowledge base article number 305530. The exploit is available in the form of a tarball named 05302007-vpenis.tar.gz.
Mitigation:
Upgrade to a patched version of Mac OS X. Apply the security update provided by Apple.