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Vulnerability Note VU#704110Apple Mac OS X CoreFoundation CFPlugIn facilities automatically load plug-in executablesOverviewThere is a vulnerability in the Mac OS X CoreFoundation framework that could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.I. DescriptionThe Core Foundation framework (CoreFoundation.framework) is designed to allow code and data sharing between frameworks, libraries, and applications in different environments and layers. It includes the CFPlugIn, which provides a standard architecture for application extensions. There is a vulnerability in the way CoreFoundation loads user-supplied libraries for applications using the CFPlugIn facilities.II. ImpactAn authenticated local attacker could cause an application using the CoreFoundation CFPlugIn facilities to load a user-supplied library. Exploitation of this vulnerability on privileged applications could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges.III. SolutionApple has released a patch to address this vulnerability. For further details, please see the Apple Security Advisory (Security Update 2004-09-07).Systems Affected
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This vulnerability was reported by Apple. This document was written by Damon Morda based on information provided by Apple.
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