6820 : Apple Mac OS X System Configuration Local User configd Modification
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Disclosure

Jan 26, 2004

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 change network settings. The issue is triggered when a local user modifies the configd file. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary changes in network settings resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Other
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.

Mac OS X

10.2.x

References

ISS X-Force ID: 14997
CVE ID: 2004-0088 (see also: NVD)
Related OSVDB ID: 6819
Bugtraq ID: 9504
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

Credit

Dave G. - davegatstake.com - @stake, Inc.

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