What is the severity of CVE-2003-0601?

CVE-2003-0601 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized account access.

How does CVE-2003-0601 exploit a flaw in Apple Mac OS X Server?

CVE-2003-0601 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by exploiting the failure to disable a password for a new account before it is saved.

What versions of Apple Mac OS X Server are affected by CVE-2003-0601?

CVE-2003-0601 affects Apple Mac OS X Server versions 10.2 through 10.2.6.

How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2003-0601?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2003-0601, ensure that accounts are configured with a strong password requirement and disable remote account creation.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-0601?

Yes, Apple has provided updates that address the vulnerability present in versions of Mac OS X Server affected by CVE-2003-0601.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0601

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

10/3/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0601

First published: Wed Mar 10 2004(Updated: )

Workgroup Manager in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2 through 10.2.6 does not disable a password for a new account before it is saved for the first time, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access via the new account before it is saved.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.4
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.3
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.5
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.6
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.1

Remedy

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25631

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8266

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0601?
CVE-2003-0601 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized account access.
How does CVE-2003-0601 exploit a flaw in Apple Mac OS X Server?
CVE-2003-0601 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by exploiting the failure to disable a password for a new account before it is saved.
What versions of Apple Mac OS X Server are affected by CVE-2003-0601?
CVE-2003-0601 affects Apple Mac OS X Server versions 10.2 through 10.2.6.
How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2003-0601?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2003-0601, ensure that accounts are configured with a strong password requirement and disable remote account creation.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-0601?
Yes, Apple has provided updates that address the vulnerability present in versions of Mac OS X Server affected by CVE-2003-0601.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0601?
CVE-2003-0601 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized account access.
How does CVE-2003-0601 exploit a flaw in Apple Mac OS X Server?
CVE-2003-0601 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by exploiting the failure to disable a password for a new account before it is saved.
What versions of Apple Mac OS X Server are affected by CVE-2003-0601?
CVE-2003-0601 affects Apple Mac OS X Server versions 10.2 through 10.2.6.
How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2003-0601?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2003-0601, ensure that accounts are configured with a strong password requirement and disable remote account creation.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-0601?
Yes, Apple has provided updates that address the vulnerability present in versions of Mac OS X Server affected by CVE-2003-0601.