Apple Mac OS X NetInfo Setup Tool Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:13486

Info

Apple Mac OS X NetInfo Setup Tool Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 13486
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2005-0594
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 03 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 02:06PM
Credit: Discovery is credited to Nico.
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.8
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.7
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.7
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.6
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X NetInfo Setup Tool Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

NeST is prone to a local buffer overflow vulnerability.

The vulnerability presents itself when the application handles excessive string values through a command line parameter.

An attacker can gain superuser privileges by exploiting this issue.

This issue was initially reported in BID 13480 (Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities). Due to the availability of more information, this issue is being assinged a new BID.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X NetInfo Setup Tool Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Apple Mac OS X NetInfo Setup Tool Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Apple has released advisory (APPLE-SA-2005-05-03) to address this and other issues. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9

References

Apple Mac OS X NetInfo Setup Tool Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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