Apple MacOS X fs_usage Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:9265

Info

Apple MacOS X fs_usage Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 9265
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2003-1010
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 20 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 12:56AM
Credit: The disclosure of this issue has been credited to Dave G. of @stake.
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple MacOS X fs_usage Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

It has been reported that fs_usage for Apple MacOS X may be prone to a local privilege escalation vulnerability that may allow for a local user to gain elevated privileges.

Due to a lack of details further information cannot be provided at the moment. This BID will be updated as more information becomes available.

Apple Jaguar for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.2.8 and Panther for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and Mac OS X Server 10.3.2 have been reported to be prone to this issue.

Exploit / POC

Apple MacOS X fs_usage Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Apple MacOS X fs_usage Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Apple has released advisories to fix this issue in Apple Jaguar for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.2.8 and Panther for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and Mac OS X Server 10.3.2. Please see referenced advisories for more details about obtaining fixes.

References

Apple MacOS X fs_usage Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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