Apple MacOS Multiple Users Password Bypass Vulnerability

BID:2685

Info

Apple MacOS Multiple Users Password Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 2685
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 03 2001 12:00AM
Updated: May 03 2001 12:00AM
Credit: Reported to bugtraq by Adam Franke <[email protected]> on May 3, 2001.
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS 9 9.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple MacOS Multiple Users Password Bypass Vulnerability

MacOS implements secure support for a system hosting many users by means of the Multiple Users program.

Versions of MacOS 9 contain a flaw allowing the Multiple Users facility to be entirely bypassed.

A local user may exploit this vulnerability to gain unrestricted access to the affected host's filesystem, user configuration, and other sensitive system information.

Exploit / POC

Apple MacOS Multiple Users Password Bypass Vulnerability

Currently the SecurityFocus staff 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 MacOS Multiple Users Password Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches 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]>.

References

Apple MacOS Multiple Users Password Bypass Vulnerability

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