OSVDB ID: 21277

Title: Apple Mac OS X syslog Spoofed Log Entry Insertion

Info

Disclosure

Nov 29, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to forge syslog entries. The issue is triggered when an attacker uses control characters to manipulate the appearance of syslog entries. It is possible that the flaw may allow inaccurate entries resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.

Mac OS X

10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3

References

Credit

  • HELIOS Software GmbH - HELIOS Software GmbH


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/21277