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Apple Mac OS X CoreGraphics Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability that affects the CoreGraphics component.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

The following versions are affected:

Mac OS X v10.4.11 and prior
Mac OS X Server v10.4.11 and prior
Mac OS X v10.5.4 and prior
Mac OS X Server v10.5.4 and prior

NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 30483 (Apple Mac OS X 2008-005 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document the vulnerability.