30729 : Apple Mac OS X Security Framework Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) Revoked Certificate Weakness
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure
Nov 14, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

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Description

 Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to used a revoked certificate. The issue is triggered when an HTTP proxy is in use, which interferes with the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP). It is possible that the flaw may allow revoked certificates to be used without warning resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic
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.
Watch-list
Mac OS X
Watch-list
 10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
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  • Timothy J. Miller - MITRE Corporation

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