vendor:
MACOS X
by:
mu-b
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
Privilege Escalation
264
CWE
Product Name: MACOS X
Affected Version From: Apple MACOS X <= 10.8.X
Affected Version To: Apple MACOS X < 10.9/10?
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: o:apple:mac_os_x
Metasploit:
N/A
Other Scripts:
N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References:
N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: Apple MACOS X <= 10.8.X
2010
Apple MACOS X < 10.9/10? local root exploit
This exploit is used to copy a file from one location to another without being root. It is done by enabling 'Assistive Devices' in the 'Universal Access' preferences pane which drops a file (“/var/db/.AccessibilityAPIEnabled”) in a directory without being root.
Mitigation:
Disable the 'Assistive Devices' in the 'Universal Access' preferences pane.