6819 : Apple Mac OS X System Configuration Arbitrary Network Modification
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2004-01-26

Description

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to modify network settings. The issue is triggered because a remote attacker can modify the configd file. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary modification of network settings resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
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	10.1.x
		10.2.x
		10.3
		10.3.1
		10.3.2

References

ISS X-Force ID: 14997
CVE ID: 2004-0087 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 9504
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

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Credit

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

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 2.1
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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