ID

VAR-200809-0209

CVE

CVE-2008-3637

TITLE

Apple Mac OS X  is running on  Java  of  HMAC  provider   Vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in

DESCRIPTION

The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet, related to an "error checking issue.". Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the affected software. Failed exploit attempts may result in denial-of-service conditions. This issue affects the following: Mac OS X 10.5.5 (and prior versions) Mac OS X Server 10.5.5 (and prior versions) Mac OS X 10.4.11 (and prior versions) Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 (and prior versions). It is related to a "false detection vulnerability". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you need accurate and reliable IDS / IPS / AV detection rules? Get in-depth vulnerability details: http://secunia.com/binary_analysis/sample_analysis/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Mac OS X Java Multiple Vulnerabilities SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA32018 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/32018/ CRITICAL: Highly critical IMPACT: Security Bypass, Exposure of system information, Exposure of sensitive information, DoS, System access WHERE: >From remote OPERATING SYSTEM: Apple Macintosh OS X http://secunia.com/advisories/product/96/ DESCRIPTION: Some vulnerabilities have been reported and acknowledged in Java for Mac OS X, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), to bypass certain security restrictions, disclose system information or potentially sensitive information, or to compromise a vulnerable system. 2) An error in the Java plug-in within the handling of "file://" URLs can be exploited to launch local files when a user visits a web page containing a specially crafted java applet. 3) Some vulnerabilities in Java 1.4.2_16 and Java 1.5.0_13 can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), to bypass certain security restrictions, disclose system information or potentially sensitive information, or to compromise a vulnerable system. For more information: SA29239 SA31010 SOLUTION: -- Java for Mac OS X 10.4 -- Update to Release 7: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/javaformacosx104release7.html -- Java for Mac OS X 10.5 -- Apply Update 2: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/javaformacosx105update2.html PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: 1) The vendor credits Radim Marek. 2) The vendor credits Nitesh Dhanjani and Billy Rios. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Apple: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178 OTHER REFERENCES: SA28115 http://secunia.com/advisories/28115/ SA29239: http://secunia.com/advisories/29239/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

CVSS

PROBLEMTYPE DATA

THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

code injection

PATCH

EXTERNAL IDS

REFERENCES

CREDITS

Radim Marek

SOURCES

LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-10T19:42:09.036000+00:00

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