Info

Disclosure

Nov 14, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to overwrite or create arbitrary files on the system. The issue is due to Apple Type Services (ATS) creating log files insecurely. It is possible for a user to use a symlink style attack to manipulate arbitrary files, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
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.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.	Mac OS X	10.3.x
		10.4
		10.4.1
		10.4.2
		10.4.3
		10.4.4
		10.4.5
		10.4.6
		10.4.7
		10.4.8

References

Security Tracker: 1017301
CVE ID: 2006-4396 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 21335
Secunia Advisory ID: 23155
Related OSVDB ID: 30726 30727 30728 30729 30730 30731 30732 30733 30734 30735 30736 30737 30738
CERT VU: 323424
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2006-4750
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
News Article: http://news.com.com/Apple+Mac+OS+X+patch+plugs+31+vulnerabilities/2100-1002_3-6139117.html

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/30739

Info

Disclosure

Discovery

Dates

Exploit

Solution

Description

Classification

Solution

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.

Mac OS X

References

Credit