40684 : Apple Mac OS X CFFTP FTP Server FTP PASV Arbitrary Site Client Redirect
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Timeline

Disclosure Date Vendor Solution Date
2007-11-15 2007-11-15

Description

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious FTP server operator to cause clients to connect to other servers. The issue is triggered by specially crafted replies to PASV commands. It is possible that the flaw may allow remote control of FTP clients resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 10.4.11 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.
Watch-list
Mac OS X
Watch-list
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.1
10.4.6
10.4.8
10.4.2
10.4.10
10.4.5
10.4.7
10.4.9
10.4

References

Tools & Filters

4284

Credit

  • Dr. Bob Lopez -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2007-11-15 | Disagree? | There are 1 more: View All

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_1 Integrity_impact_1 Availability_impact_1

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