Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1 AFP Server memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component AFP Server. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2005-1721. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1 (Operating System). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component AFP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the legacy client support for AFP Server for Mac OS X 10.4.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was published 06/16/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-1721 since 05/24/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18437 (Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2005-006)), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115260 (Apple Mac OS X Security Update 2005-006 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2005-06-08)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (20928), Tenable (18437), SecurityFocus (BID 13899†), SecurityTracker (ID 1014138†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8927†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1320, VDB-1318, VDB-1319 and VDB-1554. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

Mac OS X

Version

10.4.1

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

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

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 18437
Nessus Name: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2005-006)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/24/2005 🔍
06/08/2005 +15 days 🔍
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06/09/2005 +1 days 🔍
06/16/2005 +7 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-1721 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1721
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25535
X-Force: 20928
SecurityFocus: 13899
SecurityTracker: 1014138
Vulnerability Center: 8927 - Buffer Overflow in Apple MacOS X AFP Server 10.4.1 and Earlier Enables Code Execution, Medium

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

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 10/07/2018 08:39
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (57), 10/07/2018 08:39 (11)
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