Apple Remote Desktop Insecure Default Package Permission Vulnerability

BID:21139

Info

Apple Remote Desktop Insecure Default Package Permission Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 21139
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2006-4413
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 16 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 21 2006 07:05PM
Credit: Andrew Mortensen of the University of Michigan reported this issue to the vendor.
Vulnerable: Apple Remote Desktop 3.0
Not Vulnerable: Apple Remote Desktop 3.1

Discussion

Apple Remote Desktop Insecure Default Package Permission Vulnerability

Apple Remote Desktop is prone to an insecure-default-permissions vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to alter the contents of packages that may subsequently be installed on remote computers. This facilitates the complete compromise of remote computers controlled by the vulnerable Remote Desktop server computer.

Exploit / POC

Apple Remote Desktop Insecure Default Package Permission Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available utilities to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Apple Remote Desktop Insecure Default Package Permission Vulnerability

Solution:
Apple has released an advisory along with fixes to address this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for information on obtaining and applying fixes.

References

Apple Remote Desktop Insecure Default Package Permission Vulnerability

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