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Advisory Published
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CVE-2003-0049

First published: Wed Feb 26 2003(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.1
Apple macOS Server=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple macOS Server=10.2
Apple macOS Server=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0049?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0049?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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