Apple Mac OS X Dictionary Arbitrary Script Injection Vulnerability

BID:36978

Info

Apple Mac OS X Dictionary Arbitrary Script Injection Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 36978
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2009-2831
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 09 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 10 2009 11:06PM
Credit: Apple
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.7
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6
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 10.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.7
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6
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 10.5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X Dictionary Arbitrary Script Injection Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary script code because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input to the Dictionary component.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute JavaScript code in the context of the logged-in user. Successful exploits can compromise the affected computer.

NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 36956 (Apple Mac OS X 2009-006 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities), but has been assigned its own record to better document it.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X Dictionary Arbitrary Script Injection 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 Dictionary Arbitrary Script Injection Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for details.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8

References

Apple Mac OS X Dictionary Arbitrary Script Injection Vulnerability

References:

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