Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious ftp user to access directories outside of normal scope. The issue is triggered by an incorrect configuration file that is installed by Security Update 2007-004. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary access to additional directories resulting in a loss of confidentiality, and/or integrity.

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

• Security Tracker: 1017990
• CVE ID: 2007-0745 (see also: NVD)
• Secunia Advisory ID: 24966
• ISS X-Force ID: 34001
• Related OSVDB ID: 34857 34858 34859 34860 34861 34862 34863 34864 34865 34866 34867 34868 34870 34871
• Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391
  http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305445
• Mail List Post: http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00000.html

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