CVE-2002-1266: Medium severity apple mac os x vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2002

Updated

Mac OS X 10.2.2 allows local users to gain privileges by mounting a disk image file that was created on another system, aka "Local User Privilege Elevation via Disk Image File."

Affected Software

1 affected component

Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.info.apple.com/usen/security/security_updates.html

Event History

Dec 11, 2002

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Sep 1, 2004

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1266?

CVE-2002-1266 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1266?

To fix CVE-2002-1266, users should upgrade to a newer version of Mac OS X beyond 10.2.2 where the vulnerability is patched.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1266?

Local users on Mac OS X 10.2.2 are affected by CVE-2002-1266, potentially allowing them unauthorized privilege escalation.

What causes CVE-2002-1266?

CVE-2002-1266 is caused by a flaw in the way Mac OS X 10.2.2 handles disk image files created on other systems.

Is CVE-2002-1266 still a risk on current Mac OS X versions?

No, CVE-2002-1266 is not a risk on current Mac OS X versions as it specifically affects 10.2.2 and has been addressed in later releases.