Info

Disclosure

Jun 11, 2007

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Trust Agent for Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the agent delivers a message to a login screen, or over the password prompt to exit the screensaver, through which an unauthenticated user can access System Preferences as the root user. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
OSVDB: Security Software

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.1.104.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Trust Agent on Mac OS X

2.1.103.0

References

Security Tracker: 1018217
CVE ID: 2007-3184 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 24415
Secunia Advisory ID: 25598
SCIP VulDB ID: 3115
ISS X-Force ID: 34807
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2007-2140
Keyword: CSCsi58799
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-06/0126.html
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_response09186a008085d645.html

Credit

Adam Blake - adblakedeloitte.co.uk - Deloitte UK

Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/35340