OSVDB ID: 32705

Title: Apple Mac OS X Apple Installer Multiple Package Filename Format Strings

Info

Disclosure
Jan 26, 2007

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when the Installer application opens a .PKG file with a specially crafted filename, triggering a format string flaw. It is possible that the flaw may allow 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
10.4.9

References

Credit
  • LMH - lmhinfo-pull.com -


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