Apple DiskManagement Framework BOM Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:21899

Info

Apple DiskManagement Framework BOM Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 21899
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 05 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 08 2007 05:06PM
Credit: LMH <[email protected]> and Kevin Finisterre reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple DiskManagement Framework BOM Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Apple DiskManagement framework is prone to local privilege-escalation vulnerability. This issue occurs when handling specially crafted Bill Of Material (BOM) files.

A successful exploit would allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. A successful exploit would lead to the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

This issue affects DiskManagement 92.29 and Mac OS X 10.4.8; prior versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apple DiskManagement Framework BOM Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

Apple DiskManagement Framework BOM Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:[email protected].

References

Apple DiskManagement Framework BOM Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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