OSVDB ID: 32703

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.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.

Mac OS 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

Credit

  • Kevin Finisterre - kfdigitalmunition.com -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/32703