OSVDB ID: 6820

Title: Apple Mac OS X System Configuration Local User configd 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 change network settings. The issue is triggered when a local user modifies the configd file. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary changes in network settings resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
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

10.2.x

References

Credit

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


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/6820