PT-2011-4309 · Apple · Macos X

Published 2011-10-14 · Updated 2012-01-14 · CVE-2011-3216

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.2

Description The issue is related to the kernel's implementation of the sticky bit for directories. This might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and delete files using an unlink system call.

Recommendations For versions prior to 10.7.2, update to version 10.7.2 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

CVE-2011-3216

Affected Products

Macos X

References · 4

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3216 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/50085 · Note