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published date: September 17, 2003

CVE-2003-0704 : KisMAC before 0.05d trusts...

Description

KisMAC before 0.05d trusts user-supplied variables when chown'ing files or directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via the $DRIVER_KEXT environment variable in (1) viha_driver.sh, (2) macjack_load.sh, (3) airojack_load.sh, (4) setuid_enable.sh, (5) setuid_disable.sh, and using a "similar technique" for (6) viha_prep.sh and (7) viha_unprep.sh.

Product(s):

  • KisMAC 0.05d

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0704, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0704 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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