OSVDB ID: 34849

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.

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

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



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