21277 : Apple Mac OS X syslog Spoofed Log Entry Insertion
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-11-29

Keywords

APPLE-SA-2005-11-29 Security Update 2005-009

Description

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to forge syslog entries. The issue is triggered when an attacker uses control characters to manipulate the appearance of syslog entries. It is possible that the flaw may allow inaccurate entries resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
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	10.4
		10.4.1
		10.4.2
		10.4.3

References

Security Tracker: 1015293
Secunia Advisory ID: 17813
CVE ID: 2005-3704 (see also: NVD)
Related OSVDB ID: 21271 21272 21273 21274 21275 21276
Keyword: APPLE-SA-2005-11-29 Security Update 2005-009
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-11/0354.html
Other Advisory URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302847

Tools & Filters

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Credit

HELIOS Software GmbH - HELIOS Software GmbH

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 5.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2005-12-01 | Disagree?

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