CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.6
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: the kernel in apple mac os x before 10.6.2 does not properly handle task state segments, which allows local users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (system crash), or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2009-11-10
Last Modified Date: 2009-11-17