VAR-200311-0086

Vulnerability from variot - Updated: 2025-04-03 21:46

Format string vulnerability in gm4 (aka m4) on Mac OS X may allow local users to gain privileges if gm4 is called by setuid programs. Mac OS X is prone to a local security vulnerability. If gm4 is accessed by a setuid program, local users can elevate privileges

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