Apple Mac OS X Launch Services cross-site scripting
| macos-launch-services-xss (39102) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apple Mac OS X is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting attack, caused by improper handling of HTML files by Launch Services. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted HTML file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-site scripting attacks and obtain sensitive information on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.11
- Apple, Mac OS X 10.5.1
- Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
- Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.5.1
Remedy:
Apply Apple Security Update 2007-009 v1.1, available from the Apple Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Apple Web site, About Security Update 2007-009 v1.1 at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307224.
- Apple Web site, About Security Update 2007-009 at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179.
- BID-26910: Apple Mac OS X v10.5.1 2007-009 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-5854: Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.1 does not treat HTML files as unsafe content, which allows attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML file.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-4238: Apple Mac OS X Code Execution and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
- SA28136: Apple Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1019106: Mac OS X Multiple Bugs Permit Remote Code Execution, Local Privilege Escalation, Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, and Information Disclosure
Reported:
Dec 17, 2007
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