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CVE-2003-1005

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

The PKI functionality in Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via malformed ASN.1 sequences.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple macOS Server=10.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1005?

    CVE-2003-1005 has a medium severity level as it can lead to a denial of service by causing a crash in the PKI functionality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1005?

    To fix CVE-2003-1005, upgrade to a patched version of Mac OS X beyond 10.3.2.

  • What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2003-1005?

    CVE-2003-1005 affects Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 and 10.3.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2003-1005 involve?

    CVE-2003-1005 involves remote attackers exploiting malformed ASN.1 sequences to cause a denial of service.

  • Is there any mitigation available for CVE-2003-1005?

    Mitigation for CVE-2003-1005 includes disabling the PKI functionality if upgrade options are not feasible.

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