Mac OS X User Template Directory Permissions Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1020394 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1020394
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2008-2313
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Jun 30 2008
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via local system, User access via local system
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 10.4.x
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in Mac OS X. A local user can obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
A local user can populate the User Template directory with files that will become part of the home directory of a new user when the new user is created. A local user can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the target (new) user.
Systems running Mac OS X 10.5 or later are not affected.
Andrew Mortensen of the University of Michigan reported this vulnerability.
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Impact:
A local user can obtain elevated privileges 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:
Configuration error
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Message History:
None.
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