Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Apple Mac OS X kernel denial-of-service issue. A local user who can run a crafted Mach-O program may cause the system to hang in an infinite loop. It affects Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.5.1 according to the CVE description. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.5.1 systems where local users can execute binaries. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm against actual operating system versions. Prioritize if legacy Mac systems still support business operations or shared-user environments. For modern fleets, urgency is low unless old Mac OS X hosts remain connected to sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.5.1 systems.; Check Apple or vendor guidance for updates or replacement options.; Restrict local execution access on any remaining affected hosts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- macos-loadthreadstack-dos(38854)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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