OSX.Exploit.Launchd

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: June 30, 2006
Updated: June 30, 2006 11:08:01 PM

OSX.Exploit.Launchd is a Trojan horse that exploits the Apple Mac OS X LaunchD Local Format String Vulnerability (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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Writeup By: Costin Ionescu
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