CVE-2004-0089: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 3, 2004
·Updated
Buffer overflow in TruBlueEnvironment in Mac OS X 10.3.x and 10.2.x allows local users to gain privileges via a long environment variable.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Event History
Mar 3, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0089?
CVE-2004-0089 is considered to have a high severity level due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0089?
To fix CVE-2004-0089, users should upgrade their Mac OS X to version 10.3.9 or later, which patches the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0089?
CVE-2004-0089 affects Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 and 10.3.9.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2004-0089?
CVE-2004-0089 can be exploited by local users who have the capability to set environment variables.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0089?
CVE-2004-0089 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation.