CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: the i386_set_ldt system call in the kernel in apple mac os x before 10.6.7 does not properly handle call gates, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the creation of a call gate entry.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2011-03-23
Last Modified Date: 2012-02-14