Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3.2 pppd option_error format string

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A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3.2 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function option_error of the component pppd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP authentication credentials, to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 02/23/2004. The weakness was shared 02/23/2004 by Dave G. and Justin Tibbs with @stake und Secure Network Operations (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0165. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at info.apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (15297). Additional details are provided at info.apple.com. The entries 526, 527, 528 and 21647 are related to this item.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: info.apple.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Dave G., Justin Tibbs
Organization: @stake und Secure Network Operations
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0165 (🔍)
X-Force: 15297 - Apple Mac OS X ppp daemon format string attack, Medium Risk
Vulnerability Center: 14577 - Mac OS X 10.3.2 PPP Daemon Format String Vulnerability Allows Local Information Disclosure, Low
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
SecurityFocus: 9730 - Apple Mac OS X PPPD Format String Memory Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 10959 - Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 6822 - Apple Mac OS X pppd Format String Credential Leak

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Created: 02/24/2004 17:38
Updated: 06/27/2019 18:32
Changes: 02/24/2004 17:38 (85), 06/27/2019 18:32 (4)
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