Apple Xsan 1.0/1.2/1.3 Filesystem memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple Xsan 1.0/1.2/1.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component Filesystem. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-3506. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Xsan 1.0/1.2/1.3. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Filesystem. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the Xsan Filesystem driver on Mac OS X 10.4.7 and OS X Server 10.4.7 allows local users with Xsan write access, to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "processing a path name."

The weakness was released 08/14/2006 by Andrew as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-3506 since 07/10/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 19579†), OSVDB (27994†), Secunia (SA21551†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016711†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/10/2006 🔍
08/14/2006 +35 days 🔍
08/17/2006 +2 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3125 days 🔍
07/22/2024 +3420 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Andrew
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-3506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31876
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SecurityFocus: 19579 - Apple Xsan Filesystem Path Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 21551 - Xsan Filesystem Path Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 27994 - Apple Mac OS X Xsan Filesystem Path Name Processing Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1016711
Vupen: ADV-2006-3315

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 07/22/2024 04:31
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (64), 08/02/2018 09:18 (1), 07/22/2024 04:31 (17)
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