CVE-2011-3215
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Summary
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DMA in the absence of a login, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a password by making a DMA request in the (1) loginwindow, (2) boot, or (3) shutdown state.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085
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