Apple Mac OS X passwd file create

macosx-passwd-file-create (25272) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server could allow a local attacker to create arbitrary world-writable files caused by a vulnerability in the /usr/bin/passwd binary. passwd fails to verify user permissions prior to the creation of a file and fails to set permissions on files created. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary root files and gain root privileges on the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.5
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.3.9
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.5

Remedy:

Apply Security Update 2006-001, available from the Apple Security Update 2006-001. See References.

Consequences:

File Manipulation

References:

Reported:

Mar 01, 2006

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