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Apple Xcode WebObjects Plugin Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA22474
Release Date: 2006-10-17
Popularity: 5,594 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Workaround

Software:Apple Xcode 2.x

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Apple Xcode, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.

The vulnerability is caused due to the use of a vulnerable version of OpenBase SQL.

For more information:
SA22390

Solution:
Download the latest J2SE 5.0-compliant OpenBase JDBC drivers from http://www.openbase.com.

Alternatively, remove the "setuid" flags from the OpenBase binaries.

Other References:
SA22390:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22390/


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