Mac OS X v10.6.8 Multiple Vulnerabilities (2011-006)

This host is missing an important security update according to Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update/Mac OS X Security Update 2011-006. SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2011 Greenbone AG Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the respective right holders...

CVE-2011-3216

CVE-2011-3216 concerns a kernel logic flaw in Apple Mac OS X prior to 10.7.2. The issue stems from improper handling of the sticky bit on directories, which could allow a local user to bypass intended permissions and delete files via an unlink system call. The vulnerability’sImpact is described a...