Apple Mac OS X Java Applet HMAC Provider Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:31379

Info

Apple Mac OS X Java Applet HMAC Provider Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31379
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-3637
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 25 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 25 2008 04:49PM
Credit: Radim Marek
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3
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 10.4.10
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 Server 10.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3
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 10.4.10
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
Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X Java Applet HMAC Provider Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers run arbitrary code because the software fails to properly handle Java applets containing malicious values in the Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider.

Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the affected software. Failed exploit attempts may result in denial-of-service conditions.

This issue affects the following:

Mac OS X 10.5.5 (and prior versions)
Mac OS X Server 10.5.5 (and prior versions)
Mac OS X 10.4.11 (and prior versions)
Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 (and prior versions)

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X Java Applet HMAC Provider 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 Java Applet HMAC Provider Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5

References

Apple Mac OS X Java Applet HMAC Provider Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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