Apple Mac OS X Java Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

BID:14825

Info

Apple Mac OS X Java Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 14825
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2005-2527
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 14 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 05:06PM
Credit: Announced by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4
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 10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.4
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 Java Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Sun Java running on Mac OS X is prone to an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability. Successful exploitation could allow corruption of files or creation of arbitrary files. It may also be possible for an attacker to escalate their privileges by exploiting this vulnerability, however, this is unconfirmed.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X Java Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

Apple Mac OS X Java Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Solution:
Apple has released fixes for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and later:


Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4

Apple Mac OS X 10.4

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.1

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.2

References

Apple Mac OS X Java Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

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