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Apple OSX Panther 10.3.4 with Internet Connect version 1.3 by default appends to ppp.log in /tmp if the file already exists. If a symbolic link is made to any file on the system, it automatically writes to it as root allowing for an easy local compromise. Detailed exploitation given.

Apple OSX Panther 10.3.4 with Internet Connect version 1.3 by default appends to ppp.log in /tmp if the file already exists. If a symbolic link is made to any file on the system, it automatically writes to it as root allowing for an easy local compromise. Detailed exploitation given.