Apple Mac EFI before 2015-001, as used in OS X...
Vulnerability Description
Apple Mac EFI before 2015-001, as used in OS X before 10.10.4 and other products, does not properly set refresh rates for DDR3 RAM, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct row-hammer attacks, and consequently gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption), by triggering certain patterns of access to memory locations.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
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References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00003.html
- http://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2015/03/exploiting-dram-rowhammer-bug-to-gain.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032755
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75495
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032444
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204934
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