Title: Apple Mac OS X USB Printer Initialization Arbitrary File Manipulation
Info
Disclosure
Mar 14, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered during the initialization of USB printer devices, and may allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Attack Type Unknown
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.