Apple Mac OS X Preferences System Login Restrictions Authentication Bypass Security Vulnerability
BID:39153
Info
Apple Mac OS X Preferences System Login Restrictions Authentication Bypass Security Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 39153 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2010-0512 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 29 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 07 2010 06:42PM |
| Credit: | Christopher D. Grieb of University of Michigan MSIS |
| Vulnerable: |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.2 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.1 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6 Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2 Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1 Apple Mac OS X 10.6 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.3 Apple Mac OS X 10.6.3 |
Discussion
Apple Mac OS X Preferences System Login Restrictions Authentication Bypass Security Vulnerability
Apple Mac OS X is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability that affects the Preferences component.
An attacker can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to the affected computer. Succesful exploits may lead to other attacks.
NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 39020 (Apple Mac OS X APPLE-SA-2010-03-29-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been assigned its own record to better document it.
Apple Mac OS X is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability that affects the Preferences component.
An attacker can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to the affected computer. Succesful exploits may lead to other attacks.
NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 39020 (Apple Mac OS X APPLE-SA-2010-03-29-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been assigned its own record to better document it.
Exploit / POC
Apple Mac OS X Preferences System Login Restrictions Authentication Bypass Security 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].
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 Preferences System Login Restrictions Authentication Bypass Security Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
Apple Mac OS X 10.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.2
Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
Apple Mac OS X 10.6
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Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.3.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6
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Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.3.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.1
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Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.3.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1
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Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.3.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2
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Apple MacOSXUpd10.6.3.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.2
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Apple MacOSXServerUpd10.6.3.dmg
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
References
Apple Mac OS X Preferences System Login Restrictions Authentication Bypass Security Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Mac OS X Homepage (Apple)