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CVE-2012-0650 is an old Apple Mac OS X DirectoryService vulnerability. A buffer overflow in the DirectoryService Proxy could let a remote attacker crash the service or run arbitrary code. The public record says affected systems are Mac OS X through 10.6.8. There is no cited evidence of active exploitation in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X systems through 10.6.8. Organizations with old Macs, embedded Mac-based systems, or lab environments should verify whether DirectoryService remains present and reachable. Prioritize discovery and containment if any Mac OS X 10.6.8 or older systems remain in production. The vulnerability is old but potentially severe because the reported impact includes remote code execution. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Macs are still connected to trusted or exposed networks. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or isolate Mac OS X 10.6.8 and earlier hosts.; Review Apple advisory HT5501 and APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-2 for update guidance.; Apply Apple-provided security updates where available and applicable..
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