Mac OS X Trojan
Security Experts are warning that they have spotted malware that exploits a flaw in the Mac OS X operating system. Mac released a patch for the flaw a few days ago. However, exploit code for the vulnerability has been posted on security websites, prompting the creation of the malware. OSX.Exploit.Launchd is a Trojan horse that exploits the Apple Mac OS X LaunchD Local Format String Vulnerability. It can provide root access on the Macintosh OSX version 10.4.6 or earlier. The virus opens a shell with full root privelages which is controllable by the attacker. Antivirus firm Symantec said that the actual threat level, damage potential and distribution rate are low all round.
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