CVE-2003-0876
First published: Thu Oct 30 2003(Updated: )
Finder in Mac OS X 10.2.8 and earlier sets global read/write/execute permissions on directories when they are dragged (copied) from a mounted volume such as a disk image (DMG), which could cause the directories to have less restrictive permissions than intended.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0876?
CVE-2003-0876 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on directory permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0876?
To fix CVE-2003-0876, update to a patched version of Mac OS X later than 10.2.8 that addresses this issue.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2003-0876?
CVE-2003-0876 affects Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 and earlier.
What does CVE-2003-0876 exploit?
CVE-2003-0876 exploits the Finder's settings on Mac OS X which allow it to incorrectly set global permissions on directories.
Can CVE-2003-0876 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2003-0876 can lead to unauthorized access due to excessively permissive directory permissions.
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