Apple Mac OS X CarbonCore 'FSFindFolder()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	46989
Class:	Access Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2011-0178
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Mar 21 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 21 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.6 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.5 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 10.6.6 Apple Mac OS X 10.6.5 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 10.6.7 Apple Mac OS X 10.6.7

Apple Mac OS X CarbonCore 'FSFindFolder()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability that occurs in the CarbonCore component.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may lead to further attacks.

Versions prior to OS X 10.6.7 are vulnerable.

NOTE: This issue was previously discussed in BID 46950 (Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.6.7 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document it.

Apple Mac OS X CarbonCore 'FSFindFolder()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of any more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Apple Mac OS X CarbonCore 'FSFindFolder()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the reference for more details.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6

• Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6

• Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.1

• Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1

• Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2

• Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.2

• Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.3

• Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.3

• Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.4

• Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.4

• Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.5

• Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.5

• Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.5

• Apple MacOSXServerUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.5

• Apple MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.6.5
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.6

• Apple MacOSXUpd10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.6.6
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.6

• Apple MacOSXServerUpd10.6.7.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.6.6
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X CarbonCore 'FSFindFolder()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• Mac OS X Homepage (Apple)