Apple Mac OS X FTP command execution

macos-ftp-command-execution (35721) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Apple Mac OS X CFNetwork could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system. By persuading a victim to click on a specially-crafted FTP URI, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary FTP commands on the vulnerable FTP server.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.10
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.3.9
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.10

Remedy:

Apply Apple Security Update 2007-007, available from the Apple Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Jul 31, 2007

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