Kismac 0.2a Apple Package Manager access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kismac 0.2a and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Apple Package Manager. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-2242. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Kismac 0.2a. Affected is an unknown code of the component Apple Package Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Apple Package Manager in KisMAC 0.02a and earlier modifies file permissions of sensitive files after installation, which could allow attackers to conduct unauthorized activities on those files.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-2242 since 10/14/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10813), SecurityFocus (BID 6336†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1005764†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/04/2002 🔍
12/05/2002 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +26 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
10/14/2007 +1748 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +2488 days 🔍
06/12/2018 +1406 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-2242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19884
X-Force: 10813 - KisMAC installer could overwrite file permissions
SecurityFocus: 6336 - KisMac Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1005764

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 18:20
Updated: 06/12/2018 10:50
Changes: 08/06/2014 18:20 (54), 06/12/2018 10:50 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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