Vulnerabilities > CVE-2008-2313 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Apple mac OS X and mac OS X Server

047910
CVSS 4.6 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
local
low complexity
apple
CWE-264
nessus
NVD
Published: 2008-07-01
Updated: 2017-08-08

Summary

Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 uses weak permissions for the User Template directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by inserting a Trojan horse file into this directory.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Apple
30

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_10_5_4.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is running a version of Mac OS X 10.5.x that is prior to 10.5.4. Mac OS X 10.5.4 contains security fixes for multiple components.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id33281
    published2008-07-01
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/33281
    titleMac OS X 10.5.x < 10.5.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#


if (!defined_func("bn_random")) exit(0);
if ( NASL_LEVEL < 3004 ) exit(0);



include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(33281);
  script_version("1.22");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/14  1:59:35");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2005-3164", "CVE-2007-1355", "CVE-2007-2449", "CVE-2007-2450", "CVE-2007-3382",
                "CVE-2007-3383", "CVE-2007-3385", "CVE-2007-5333", "CVE-2007-5461", "CVE-2007-6276",
                "CVE-2008-0960", "CVE-2008-1105", "CVE-2008-1145", "CVE-2008-2307", "CVE-2008-2308",
                "CVE-2008-2309", "CVE-2008-2310", "CVE-2008-2311", "CVE-2008-2313", "CVE-2008-2314",
                "CVE-2008-2662", "CVE-2008-2663", "CVE-2008-2664", "CVE-2008-2725", "CVE-2008-2726");
  script_bugtraq_id(15003, 24058, 24475, 24476, 24999, 25316, 26070, 26699, 27706,
                    28123, 29404, 29623, 29836, 30018);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"30802");

  script_name(english:"Mac OS X 10.5.x < 10.5.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Check the version of Mac OS X");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote host is missing a Mac OS X update that fixes various
security issues." );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote host is running a version of Mac OS X 10.5.x that is prior
to 10.5.4. 

Mac OS X 10.5.4 contains security fixes for multiple components.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00002.html" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5.4 or later." );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
  script_cwe_id(22, 59, 79, 119, 134, 189, 200, 264, 287, 362, 399);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value: "2008/07/01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value: "2005/09/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value: "2008/06/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl", "os_fingerprint.nasl");
  exit(0);
}


os = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/Version");
if (!os) os = get_kb_item("Host/OS");
if (!os) exit(0);

if (ereg(pattern:"Mac OS X 10\.5\.[0-3]([^0-9]|$)", string:os)) security_hole(0);
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_SECUPD2008-004.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is running a version of Mac OS X 10.4 that does not have the security update 2008-004 applied. This update contains security fixes for a number of programs.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id33282
    published2008-07-01
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/33282
    titleMac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2008-004)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#


if (!defined_func("bn_random")) exit(0);
if ( NASL_LEVEL < 3004 ) exit(0);



include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(33282);
  script_version("1.26");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/14  1:59:35");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2005-3164", "CVE-2007-1355", "CVE-2007-2449", "CVE-2007-2450", "CVE-2007-3382",
                "CVE-2007-3383", "CVE-2007-3385", "CVE-2007-5333", "CVE-2007-5461", "CVE-2007-6276",
                "CVE-2008-0960", "CVE-2008-1105", "CVE-2008-1145", "CVE-2008-2307", "CVE-2008-2308",
                "CVE-2008-2309", "CVE-2008-2310", "CVE-2008-2311", "CVE-2008-2313", "CVE-2008-2314",
                "CVE-2008-2662", "CVE-2008-2663", "CVE-2008-2664", "CVE-2008-2725", "CVE-2008-2726");
  script_bugtraq_id(15003, 24058, 24475, 24476, 24999, 25316, 26070, 26699, 27706, 28123, 29404, 29623, 29836, 30018);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"30802");

  script_name(english:"Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2008-004)");
  script_summary(english:"Check for the presence of Security Update 2008-004");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote host is missing a Mac OS X update that fixes various
security issues." );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote host is running a version of Mac OS X 10.4 that does not
have the security update 2008-004 applied. 

This update contains security fixes for a number of programs." );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00002.html" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Install Security Update 2008-004 or later." );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
  script_cwe_id(22, 59, 79, 119, 134, 189, 200, 264, 287, 362, 399);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value: "2008/07/01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value: "2005/09/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value: "2008/06/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/MacOSX/packages", "Host/uname");
  exit(0);
}

#

uname = get_kb_item("Host/uname");
if (!uname) exit(0);

if (egrep(pattern:"Darwin.* (8\.[0-9]\.|8\.1[01]\.)", string:uname))
{
  packages = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/packages");
  if (!packages) exit(0);

  if (!egrep(pattern:"^SecUpd(Srvr)?(2008-00[4-8]|2009-|20[1-9][0-9]-)", string:packages))
    security_hole(0);
}

Seebug

bulletinFamilyexploit
descriptionBUGTRAQ ID: 30018 CVE(CAN) ID: CVE-2008-2308,CVE-2008-2309,CVE-2008-2310,CVE-2008-2314,CVE-2008-2311,CVE-2008-2313 Mac OS X是苹果家族机器所使用的操作系统。 Apple 2008-004安全更新修复了Mac OS X中的多个安全漏洞，本地或远程攻击者可能利用这些漏洞造成多种威胁。 CVE-2008-2308 在处理别名数据结构的AFP卷标加载信息时存在内存破坏漏洞，解析了包含有恶意卷标加载信息的别名会导致应用程序意外终止或执行任意指令。 CVE-2008-2309 这个更新向系统的内容类型列表添加了在某些环境下（如从网页下载时）标记为不安全的.xht和.xhtm文件。尽管不会自动加载这些内容类型，但手动打开的话可能导致执行恶意负载。 CVE-2008-2310 c++filt调试工具中存在格式串错误，向c++filt传送特制的字符串可能导致应用程序意外终止或执行任意指令。 CVE-2008-2314 如果将系统设置为需要口令才能唤醒休眠或屏保，且设置了Exposé热键，则物理访问的用户无需输入口令就可以访问系统。 CVE-2008-2311 当链接的目标在很窄的验证时间窗口发生变化时，符号链接的下载验证就会出现竞争条件。如果在Safari中启用了“打开安全文件”选项，访问恶意站点就会导致在用户系统中打开文件。 CVE-2008-2313 在创建新用户时本地用户可以用将会称为主目录一部分的文件添加User Template目录，导致以新用户的权限执行任意指令。 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3 Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 Apple MacOS X Server 10.5.3 Apple MacOS X Server 10.4.11 Apple ----- 目前厂商已经发布了升级补丁以修复这个安全问题，请到厂商的主页下载： <a href=http://www.apple.com target=_blank>http://www.apple.com</a>
idSSV:3514
last seen2017-11-19
modified2008-07-01
published2008-07-01
reporterRoot
titleApple Mac OS X 2008-004更新修复多个安全漏洞

References