Mac OS X Format String Flaw in c++filt() Lets Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1020392 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1020392
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2008-2310
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Jun 30 2008
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via local system, Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via local system, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 10.5 through 10.5.3
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in Mac OS X. A user can cause arbitrary code to be executed on the target system.
A user can supply a specially crafted string to c++filt() to trigger a format string bug and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Systems prior to Mac OS X 10.5 are not affected.
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Impact:
A user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a fix (Security Update 2008-004 and Mac OS X 10.5.4), which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads at:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
The vendor's advisory is available at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163
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Vendor URL: support.apple.com/kb/HT2163 (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Input validation error, State error
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Message History:
None.
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