Title: Apple Mac OS X FTP Server Path Name Overflow
Info
Disclosure
May 12, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A remote overflow exists in Mac OS X. The FTP server fails to handle several unspecified boundary conditions resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an authenticated user can cause arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the FTP server resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Install Apple Security Update 2006-003, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.