Apple Mac OS X DesktopServices Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:39236

Info

Apple Mac OS X DesktopServices Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 39236
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2010-0537
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 29 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 29 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Sidney San Martin working with DeepTech, Inc.
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 DesktopServices Security Bypass Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability in the DesktopServices component.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to bypass intended security restrictions and obtain sensitive information.

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server 10.6 through 10.6.2 are vulnerable.

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 DesktopServices Security Bypass 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 DesktopServices Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
A vendor advisory is available 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

References

Apple Mac OS X DesktopServices Security Bypass Vulnerability

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