Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3.7 Mach-O Loader parse_machfile Header stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3.7 and classified as problematic. This affects the function parse_machfile of the component Mach-O Loader. The manipulation of the argument Header results in stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2005-0971. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3.7 (Operating System). Affected is the function parse_machfile of the component Mach-O Loader. The manipulation of the argument Header with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the semop system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via crafted arguments.

The bug was discovered 04/16/2005. The weakness was disclosed 01/20/2005 by nemo with felinemenace.org (Website). The advisory is shared for download at felinemenace.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-0971 since 04/05/2005. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at felinemenace.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18062 (Mac OS X 10.3.x < 10.3.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (18062), SecurityFocus (BID 12295†), OSVDB (13103†), Secunia (SA13902†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-7831†). The entries VDB-1151, VDB-1150, VDB-1373 and VDB-1378 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 18062
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.3.x < 10.3.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: apple.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: felinemenace.org
Researcher: nemo
Organization: felinemenace.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-0971 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1152
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SecurityFocus: 12295
Secunia: 13902 - Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 13103 - CVE-2005-0971 - Apple - Mac OS X - Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 7831

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2005 10:47
Updated: 07/18/2024 08:19
Changes: 01/24/2005 10:47 (76), 07/01/2019 09:24 (6), 03/10/2021 13:53 (4), 07/07/2024 21:20 (17), 07/18/2024 08:19 (2)
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