The random-number generator in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 provides lengthy exclusive access for processing of large requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary generator outage) via an application that requires many random numbers.
Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
---|---|---|---|
Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.8.3 | 10.8.3 |
Mac_os_x | Apple | * | 10.8.5 |
Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.8.4 | 10.8.4 |
Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.8.1 | 10.8.1 |
Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.8.0 | 10.8.0 |
Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.8.5 | 10.8.5 |
Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.8.2 | 10.8.2 |