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Short Name |
APP:FREEBSD-BSPATCH-RCE |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
FreeBSD bspatch Utility Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2016/08/03 |
Update Number |
2765 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
APP: FreeBSD bspatch Utility Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against bspatch utility in FreeBSD. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Integer signedness error in bspatch.c in bspatch in bsdiff, as used in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted patch file.
Affected Products
- Apple mac_os_x 10.11.5
References