CVE-2007-6359: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-6359: The cs_validate_page function in bsd/kern/ubc_subr.c in the xnu kernel 1228.0 and earlier in Apple Mac OS X...

The cs_validate_page function in bsd/kern/ubc_subr.c in the xnu kernel 1228.0 and earlier in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (failed assertion and system crash) via a crafted signed Mach-O binary that causes the hashes function to return NULL.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2007-6359 is a legacy Apple Mac OS X kernel denial-of-service issue. A local user could run a specially crafted signed Mach-O binary that triggers a failed assertion and crashes the system. It affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 with xnu kernel 1228.0 and earlier, based on the source description. Exposure is mainly legacy Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 or earlier xnu 1228.0 environments where untrusted local users can execute binaries. Modern macOS systems are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy asset hygiene issue unless affected Mac OS X 10.5.1 systems remain in use. Prioritize remediation where shared local access, public terminals, or critical service dependency makes a local crash operationally disruptive. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Mac OS X 10.5.1 or xnu 1228.0-and-earlier systems.; Review and apply Apple guidance from APPLE-SA-2008-05-28 where applicable.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Mac systems from production networks..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 15, 2007, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macosx-csvalidatepage-dos(38997)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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