CVE-2003-0883: Medium severity apple mac os x vulnerability

Published Oct 30, 2003
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Updated

The System Preferences capability in Mac OS X before 10.3 allows local users to access secure Preference Panes for a short period after an administrator has authenticated to the system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3

Event History

Oct 30, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Nov 3, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0883?

CVE-2003-0883 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Mac OS X before version 10.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0883?

To fix CVE-2003-0883, upgrade your Mac OS X to version 10.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0883?

Local users of Mac OS X versions prior to 10.3 are affected by CVE-2003-0883.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0883?

CVE-2003-0883 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

When was CVE-2003-0883 discovered?

CVE-2003-0883 was published in 2003.

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