Apple Mac OS X CoreServices '.ief' Files Security Policy Violation Weakness

BID:28384

Info

Apple Mac OS X CoreServices '.ief' Files Security Policy Violation Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 28384
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-0052
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 18 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 24 2008 03:50PM
Credit: This issue was disclosed by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.9
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.8
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.7
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.3
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 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.9
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.4
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X CoreServices '.ief' Files Security Policy Violation Weakness

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a weakness that may allow certain security policies to be violated.

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting to view a malicious webpage.

Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to automatically open 'ief' files in AppleWorks. A successful exploit may lead to other attacks.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X CoreServices '.ief' Files Security Policy Violation Weakness

Currently we are not aware of any exploits 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].

Solution / Fix

Apple Mac OS X CoreServices '.ief' Files Security Policy Violation Weakness

Solution:
Apple released a security bulletin and fixes. Please see the references for more information.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11

References

Apple Mac OS X CoreServices '.ief' Files Security Policy Violation Weakness

References:

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