Vulnerability Description
The "Open 'safe' files after downloading" option in Safari on Apple Mac OS X allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands by tricking a user into downloading a __MACOSX folder that contains metadata (resource fork) that invokes the Terminal, which automatically interprets the script using bash, as demonstrated using a ZIP file that contains a script with a safe file extension.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18963Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015652Exploit
- http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20060222.safari_safefiles_exec.pm.phpExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/69862
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/999708Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.mathematik.uni-ulm.de/numerik/staff/lehn/macosx.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/23510
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16736Exploit
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-053A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0671Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24808
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18963Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0848?
CVE-2006-0848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The "Open 'safe' files after downloading" option in Safari on Apple Mac OS X allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands by tricking a user into downloading a __MACOSX folder t...
How severe is CVE-2006-0848?
CVE-2006-0848 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0848?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.