Apple Mac OS X WebKit component PDF file information disclosure

macosx-webkit-pdf-information-disclosure (38487) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

The Apple Mac OS X WebKit component could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the insecure use of temporary files by Safari when previewing PDF files. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read the contents of PDF files previewed by other users.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.1
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.10
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.2
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.3
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.4
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.5
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.6
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.7
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.8
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.9
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.1
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.10
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.2
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.3
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.4
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.5
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.6
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.7
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.8
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.9

Remedy:

Apply Apple Security Update 2007-008 or upgrade to the latest version of Mac OS X (10.4.11 or later), available from the Apple Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

  • Apple Web site, About the security content of Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update 2007-008 at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041.
  • BID-26444: Apple Mac OS X v10.4.11 2007-008 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-4701: WebKit on Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not create temporary files securely when Safari is previewing a PDF file, which allows local users to read the contents of that file.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2007-3868: Apple Mac OS X Command Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
  • SA27643: Apple Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1018948: Mac OS X WebCore/WebKit Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code

Reported:

Nov 14, 2007

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