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New Remote Root in Mac OS X

Posted by pudge on from the batten-down-the-hatches dept.

Cysgod writes "I've released a security advisory detailing a new remote root vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.3, 10.2 and possibly earlier versions." The main thrust is that it exploits a problem in the DHCP client, to gain root access, and turning off various services can prevent attack. It is unclear why an exploit was made public before Apple resolved the problem. Apple's fix is apparently scheduled for a December release.

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  1. Tech TV by wangotango · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Anyone giving odds on the Tech TV Mac lovers saying absolutely nothing about this tomarrow, much less today.....? My guess is they can't do a story on this one without at least pointing to something Microsoft.