The Finder in DesktopServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8, and 10.6 before 10.6.4, does not set the expected file ownerships during an Apply to enclosed items action, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via normal filesystem operations.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.5.8 (including) | 10.5.8 (including) |
| Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.6.0 (including) | 10.6.0 (including) |
| Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.6.1 (including) | 10.6.1 (including) |
| Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.6.2 (including) | 10.6.2 (including) |
| Mac_os_x | Apple | 10.6.3 (including) | 10.6.3 (including) |
| Mac_os_x_server | Apple | 10.5.8 (including) | 10.5.8 (including) |
| Mac_os_x_server | Apple | 10.6.0 (including) | 10.6.0 (including) |
| Mac_os_x_server | Apple | 10.6.1 (including) | 10.6.1 (including) |
| Mac_os_x_server | Apple | 10.6.2 (including) | 10.6.2 (including) |
| Mac_os_x_server | Apple | 10.6.3 (including) | 10.6.3 (including) |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40220
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024103
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40871
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40220
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024103
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40871
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481