Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8/10.3.4 LaunchServices memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8/10.3.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component LaunchServices. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2004-0538. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8/10.3.4 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component LaunchServices. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

LaunchServices in Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 automatically registers and executes new applications, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code without warning the user.

The bug was discovered 06/07/2004. The weakness was presented 08/06/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0538 since 06/04/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12520 (Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2004-06-07)), 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. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16344), Tenable (12520), SecurityFocus (BID 10486†), OSVDB (8433†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14617†). See VDB-22034 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 12520
Nessus Name: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2004-06-07)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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05/13/2004 🔍
06/04/2004 +22 days 🔍
06/07/2004 +3 days 🔍
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07/06/2004 +29 days 🔍
08/06/2004 +31 days 🔍
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12/05/2014 +2823 days 🔍
07/16/2019 +1684 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22033
X-Force: 16344
SecurityFocus: 10486 - Apple Mac OS X Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 8433 - CVE-2004-0538 - Apple - Mac OS X - Code Execution Issue
Vulnerability Center: 14617 - Mac OS X Code Execution Vulnerability in LaunchServices, Medium

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

Created: 12/05/2014 15:42
Updated: 07/16/2019 16:35
Changes: 12/05/2014 15:42 (64), 07/16/2019 16:35 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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