Title: Apple Mac OS X Software Update .swutmp Filename Format String
Info
Disclosure
Jan 24, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local format string flaw exists in Mac OS X. Software Update fails to validate filename strings for files with a .swutmp extension. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
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.