26933 : Apple Mac OS X CF_syslog Function Format String
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-06-26

Keywords

DMA[2006-0628a]

Description

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when the CF_syslog() function passes unchecked data to syslog(), allowing for a possible format string exploit. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required, Local / Remote, Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 10.4.7 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.	Mac OS X	10.4
		10.4.1
		10.4.2
		10.4.3
		10.4.4
		10.4.5
		10.4.6

References

Security Tracker: 1016397
Bugtraq ID: 18686
CVE ID: 2006-1471 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 20877
Related OSVDB ID: 26930 26931 26932
ISS X-Force ID: 27479
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2006-2566
Keyword: DMA[2006-0628a]
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-06/0621.html
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303973
News Article: http://news.com.com/Apple+updates+Mac+OS+to+squash+bugs/2100-1002_3-6088787.html
Other Advisory URL: http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA[2006-0628a].txt

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Kevin Finisterre - kfdigitalmunition.com -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-06-28 | Disagree?

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