CVE-2003-0049: High severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability

Published Feb 26, 2003
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Updated

Apple File Protocol (AFP) in Mac OS X before 10.2.4 allows administrators to log in as other users by using the administrator password.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2

Event History

Feb 26, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Mar 3, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0049?

CVE-2003-0049 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0049?

To fix CVE-2003-0049, upgrade your Mac OS X to version 10.2.4 or later.

3

What does CVE-2003-0049 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2003-0049 allows an attacker to log in as other users using the administrator password.

4

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2003-0049?

CVE-2003-0049 affects Mac OS X versions prior to 10.2.4 including 10.2.1, 10.2.2, and 10.2.3.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2003-0049?

Administrators on affected Mac OS X systems are at risk from CVE-2003-0049.

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