OSX.Exploit.Launchd

OSX.Exploit.Launchd is a proof-of-concept Trojan horse that exploits the Apple Mac OS X LaunchD Local Format String Vulnerability (as described in Security Focus BID 18724). It provides root access on the Macintosh OSX version 10.4.6 or earlier.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 30, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version June 30, 2006
• Initial Daily Certified version June 30, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 2008 revision 004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 5, 2006

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low