VDB-136 · CVE-2003-0518 · BID 8106

Apple Mac OS X up to 10.2.6 Screensaver denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.2.6. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Screensaver. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0518. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.2.6 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Screensaver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

The weakness was released 07/04/2003 by Delfim Machado (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.netsys.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0518 since 07/07/2003. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at macslash.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at docs.info.apple.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 8106†). Additional details are provided at securiteam.com. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

Mac OS X

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: docs.info.apple.com

Timelineinfo

07/04/2003 🔍
07/04/2003 +0 days 🔍
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07/07/2003 +3 days 🔍
08/18/2003 +42 days 🔍
12/13/2016 +4866 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.netsys.com
Researcher: Delfim Machado
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-0518 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0518
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-136
SecurityFocus: 8106 - Apple Mac OS X Screen Effects Password Prompt Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com

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

Created: 07/04/2003 02:00
Updated: 12/13/2016 20:21
Changes: 07/04/2003 02:00 (62), 12/13/2016 20:21 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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