KisMAC before 0.05d trusts user-supplied variables to load arbitrary kernels or kernel modules, which allows local users to gain privileges via the $DRIVER_KEXT environment variable as used in (1) viha_driver.sh, (2) macjack_load.sh, or (3) airojack_load.sh, or (4) via similar techniques using exchangeKernel.sh.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismac | Kismac | 0.05d (including) | 0.05d (including) |
References
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a082203-1.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13007
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13008
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a082203-1.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13007
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13008