29272 : Apple Mac OS X LoginWindow Network Account Access Bypass
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8 months ago

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Disclosure

Sep 27, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a user to bypass login restrictions. The issue is triggered when controls are used to restrict which users are allowed to login via loginwindow, and network accounts without GUIDs are not subject to the restriction. It is possible that the flaw may allow unauthorized login resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management, Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.
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Mac OS X
Watch-list
10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.5
10.4.6
10.4.7

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