CVE-2003-0880: Medium severity apple mac os x vulnerability
Unknown vulnerability in Mac OS X before 10.3 allows local users to access Dock functions from behind Screen Effects when Full Keyboard Access is enabled using the Keyboard pane in System Preferences.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Mac OS Xto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.3 - Configuration
Disable Full Keyboard Access in the Keyboard pane of System Preferences to prevent local users from accessing Dock functions from behind Screen Effects.
System Preferences (Keyboard pane) Full Keyboard Access = disabled
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0880?
CVE-2003-0880 is considered a low-severity vulnerability due to its limited impact on overall system security.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0880?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0880, users should upgrade to Mac OS X version 10.3 or later.
Who is impacted by CVE-2003-0880?
Local users of Mac OS X before version 10.3 are impacted by CVE-2003-0880.
What functions can be accessed through CVE-2003-0880?
CVE-2003-0880 allows local users to access Dock functions while behind Screen Effects.
What feature must be enabled to exploit CVE-2003-0880?
Full Keyboard Access must be enabled using the Keyboard pane in System Preferences to exploit CVE-2003-0880.