John M. Glenn

**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions** Mac OS X version 10.4.2 **Description** The System Profiler in Mac OS X incorrectly labels a Bluetooth device as not requiring authentication, even when the user has selected the option to require pairing for security. This could lead to confusion among users about the validity of their security settings. **Recommendations** For Mac OS X version 10.4.2, consider disabling the Bluetooth device until a patch is available to correct the System Profiler's labeling issue, or review and manually verify the security settings of each Bluetooth device to ensure they match the intended configuration.

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.1 Description: The issue concerns certain system calls in the operating system that do not properly enforce directory permissions. Specifically, directories without the POSIX read bit set but with execute bits set for group or other can be listed by local users, even if they are otherwise restricted. Recommendations: For Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.1, consider restricting access to sensitive directories by adjusting their permissions to remove execute bits for group or other, until a proper fix is applied.

**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions** Mac OS X versions prior to 10.3.8 **Description** The issue concerns the AFP Server in Mac OS X, which uses insecure permissions for "Drop Boxes." This allows local users to read the contents of a Drop Box. **Recommendations** For Mac OS X versions prior to 10.3.8, update to version 10.3.8 or later to resolve the issue.