Title: Apple Mac OS X Security Framework Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) Revoked Certificate Weakness
Info
Disclosure
Nov 14, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to used a revoked certificate. The issue is triggered when an HTTP proxy is in use, which interferes with the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP). It is possible that the flaw may allow revoked certificates to be used without warning resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Cryptographic
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
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.