Apple Mac OS X Apple File Protocol (AFP) unauthorized access

macos-afp-unauthorized-access (11333) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Apple Mac OS X could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Apple File Protocol (AFP) server, caused by an access control vulnerability in the AFP server. An authenticated remote attacker with system administrator privileges could log in under another user's identity to gain unauthorized access to the vulnerable server.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.2
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.2.1
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.2.2
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.2.3
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2.1
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2.2
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2.3

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of MacOS X (10.2.4 or later), as listed in AppleCare Knowledge Base Article ID 61798. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 61798, Apple Security Updates at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798.
  • BID-6860: Apple File Protocol iDrive Administrator Login Weakness
  • CVE-2003-0049: Apple File Protocol (AFP) in Mac OS X before 10.2.4 allows administrators to log in as other users by using the administrator password.
  • SECTRACK ID: 1006107: Mac OS X Apple File Protocol (AFP) Access Control Bug Lets Administrators Login Under Other User Identities

Reported:

Feb 14, 2003

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