BID:45693

Apple Mac OS PackageKit Distribution Script Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Info

Apple Mac OS PackageKit Distribution Script Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	45693
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2010-4013
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 06 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 06 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	Aaron Sigel of vtty.com
Vulnerable:	Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.5 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.4 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.3 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 10.6.5 Apple Mac OS X 10.6.4 Apple Mac OS X 10.6.3 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 10.6.6

Discussion

Apple Mac OS PackageKit Distribution Script Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability due to a format-string issue in the PackageKit component.

An attacker can exploit this issue by conducting a man-in-the-middle attack.

Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

This issue affects Apple Mac OS X 10.6 versions.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS PackageKit Distribution Script 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 PackageKit Distribution Script Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

Apple Mac OS X 10.6