Apple Mac OS X CoreTypes Unsafe Content Warning Weakness

BID:29481

Info

Apple Mac OS X CoreTypes Unsafe Content Warning Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 29481
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-1032
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 28 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 03 2008 04:33PM
Credit: Brian Mastenbrook
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Not Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X CoreTypes Unsafe Content Warning Weakness

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a security weakness in CoreTypes; it may not prevent users from opening unsafe file types.

This issue can lead to a false sense of security, potentially aiding in network-based attacks.

This issue affects Mac OS X 10.4.11, Mac OS X Server 10.4.11, Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.5.2, and Mac OS X Server 10.5 - 10.5.2.

NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 29412 (Apple Mac OS X 2008-003 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document the vulnerability.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X CoreTypes Unsafe Content Warning Weakness

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. 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 CoreTypes Unsafe Content Warning Weakness

Solution:
A vendor advisory is available to address this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.


Apple Mac OS X 10.5

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2

References

Apple Mac OS X CoreTypes Unsafe Content Warning Weakness

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