ID

VAR-200711-0321

CVE

CVE-2007-4704

TITLE

Apple Mac OS X Of bypassing application firewall restrictions on Windows

DESCRIPTION

The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not apply changed settings to processes that are started by launchd until the processes are restarted, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This issue may result in a false sense of security and leave certain processes vulnerable to external attack. This issue affects Mac OS X 10.5 and Mac OS X Server 10.5; earlier versions are not affected. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003: 2,700 advisories published 2004: 3,100 advisories published 2005: 4,600 advisories published 2006: 5,300 advisories published How do you know which Secunia advisories are important to you? The Secunia Vulnerability Intelligence Solutions allows you to filter and structure all the information you need, so you can address issues effectively. Get a free trial of the Secunia Vulnerability Intelligence Solutions: http://corporate.secunia.com/how_to_buy/38/vi/?ref=secadv ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Apple Mac OS X Application Firewall Weaknesses and Security Issue SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA27695 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/27695/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Security Bypass WHERE: >From remote OPERATING SYSTEM: Apple Macintosh OS X http://secunia.com/product/96/ DESCRIPTION: Some weaknesses and a security issue have been reported in Apple Mac OS X, which can lead to exposure of certain services. 1) The Application Firewall allows any process running as user "root" (UID 0) to receive incoming connections even though the option "Block all incoming connections" is set. NOTE: The update changes the name of the option and updates the documentation. 2) The Application Firewall allows any process running as user "root" (UID 0) to receive incoming connections even though the executable has been added to the list of blocked applications via the "Set access for specific services and applications" option. This may lead to exposure of certain services. Mac OS X 10.5.1 Update: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1051update.html Mac OS X Server 10.5.1 Update http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxserver1051update.html PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: J\xfcrgen Schmidt ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Apple: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307004 heise Security: http://www.heise-security.co.uk/articles/98120 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

Design Error

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PATCH

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REFERENCES

CREDITS

Apple

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-10T23:03:33.998000+00:00

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