OSVDB ID: 6819

Title: Apple Mac OS X System Configuration Arbitrary Network Modification

Info

Disclosure
Jan 26, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to modify network settings. The issue is triggered because a remote attacker can modify the configd file. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary modification of network settings resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Other
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

 10.1.x
10.2.x
10.3
10.3.1
10.3.2

References

Credit
  • Dave G. - davegatstake.com - @stake, Inc.


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/6819