Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4.8 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4.8. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-4396. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4.8 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Apple Type Services (ATS) server in Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier does not securely create log files, which allows local users to create and modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, possibly relating to a symlink attack.

The bug was discovered 11/28/2006. The weakness was released 11/14/2006 by Mu Security with Open Network Security (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-4396 since 08/28/2006. 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. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 23740 (Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2006-007)), 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 115471 (Apple Mac OS X Security Update 2006-007 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2006-11-28)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30587), Tenable (23740), SecurityFocus (BID 21335†), OSVDB (30739†) and Secunia (SA23155†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-27241, VDB-31257, VDB-32357 and VDB-32356. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 23740
Nessus Name: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2006-007)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Mu Security
Organization: Open Network Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-4396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33496
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X-Force: 30587
SecurityFocus: 21335 - Apple Mac OS X 2006-007 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 23155 - Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 30739 - Apple Mac OS X Apple Type Services (ATS) Log File Creation Weakness
SecurityTracker: 1017301
Vulnerability Center: 13193 - Mac OS X Apple Type Services (ATS) Symlink Attack, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-4750

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 07/22/2024 09:58
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (83), 07/11/2019 11:11 (3), 07/22/2024 09:58 (17)
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