What is the severity of CVE-2003-0198?

CVE-2003-0198 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Mac OS X versions prior to 10.2.5.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0198?

To fix CVE-2003-0198, update your Mac OS X to version 10.2.5 or later.

What types of files can be accessed due to CVE-2003-0198?

Due to CVE-2003-0198, unauthorized users can read files within the DropBox folder that should be restricted.

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0198?

CVE-2003-0198 affects guest users on Mac OS X systems before version 10.2.5.

What does CVE-2003-0198 allow guest users to do?

CVE-2003-0198 allows guest users to modify permissions of the DropBox folder, potentially exposing sensitive files.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0198

medium

6.4

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

15/4/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0198

First published: Tue Apr 15 2003(Updated: )

Mac OS X before 10.2.5 allows guest users to modify the permissions of the DropBox folder and read unauthorized files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.0.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.2.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.0.1
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.0.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.1.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.0.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.1.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.2.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.0
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.0
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.1.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.1.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.1.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.2.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.2.4

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Reference Links

http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00028.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0198?
CVE-2003-0198 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Mac OS X versions prior to 10.2.5.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0198?
To fix CVE-2003-0198, update your Mac OS X to version 10.2.5 or later.
What types of files can be accessed due to CVE-2003-0198?
Due to CVE-2003-0198, unauthorized users can read files within the DropBox folder that should be restricted.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0198?
CVE-2003-0198 affects guest users on Mac OS X systems before version 10.2.5.
What does CVE-2003-0198 allow guest users to do?
CVE-2003-0198 allows guest users to modify permissions of the DropBox folder, potentially exposing sensitive files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0198?
CVE-2003-0198 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Mac OS X versions prior to 10.2.5.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0198?
To fix CVE-2003-0198, update your Mac OS X to version 10.2.5 or later.
What types of files can be accessed due to CVE-2003-0198?
Due to CVE-2003-0198, unauthorized users can read files within the DropBox folder that should be restricted.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0198?
CVE-2003-0198 affects guest users on Mac OS X systems before version 10.2.5.
What does CVE-2003-0198 allow guest users to do?
CVE-2003-0198 allows guest users to modify permissions of the DropBox folder, potentially exposing sensitive files.