Apple Mac OS X dsimportexport allows attacker to obtain information
| macos-dsimportexport-obtain-information (12342) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apple Mac OS X Server, when running the dsimportexport utility, could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information. If the local attacker is logged in to a system running the dsimportexport utility, the attacker could obtain the username and password of the account running the tool.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Mac OS X (10.2.6 Security Update 2003-06-12 or later), available from the Apple Computer, Inc. Web site. See References.
References:
- Apple Computer, Inc. Web site: Apple - Mac OS X.
- AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 61798: Security Update 2003-06-12.
- Mac OS X Server Web page: Mac OS X Server.
- BID-7894: Apple Mac OS X DSIMPORTEXPORT Information Disclosure Weakness
- CVE-2003-0420: Information leak in dsimportexport for Apple Macintosh OS X Server 10.2.6 allows local users to obtain the username and password of the account running the tool.
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.6
Reported:
Jun 12, 2003
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