DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH to point to a directory containing a malicious touch program.
References
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http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00028.html | |
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a041003-1.txt | Vendor Advisory |
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Information
Published : 2003-05-05 04:00
Updated : 2024-02-28 10:24
NVD link : CVE-2003-0171
Mitre link : CVE-2003-0171
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2003-0171
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Products Affected
apple
- mac_os_x
- mac_os_x_server
CWE