CVE-2003-0420: Medium severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2003
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Updated

Information leak in dsimportexport for Apple Macintosh OS X Server 10.2.6 allows local users to obtain the username and password of the account running the tool.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.6

Event History

Jun 13, 2003
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0420?

CVE-2003-0420 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive user credentials.

2

How do local users exploit CVE-2003-0420?

Local users can exploit CVE-2003-0420 by using the dsimportexport tool to extract usernames and passwords from running processes.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0420?

CVE-2003-0420 affects Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.2.6.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2003-0420?

Mitigation for CVE-2003-0420 involves restricting access to the dsimportexport tool, ensuring that only authorized users can execute it.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-0420?

There is no official patch for CVE-2003-0420, so users should consider upgrading to a later version of the operating system.

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