BID:29486

Apple Mac OS X iCal '.ics' File Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Info

Apple Mac OS X iCal '.ics' File Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	29486
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-1035
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 28 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 03 2008 07:43PM
Credit:	Rodrigo Carvalho of Core Security Technologies
Vulnerable:	Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1 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 10.5

Not Vulnerable:	Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X iCal '.ics' File Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X iCal is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability when handling malicious iCalendar files.

Attackers can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application. Successful exploits will compromise the application and possibly the underlying computer. Failed attacks will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

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 iCal '.ics' File Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 iCal '.ics' File Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Apple Mac OS X 10.5