CVE-2004-0824: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

PPPDialer for Mac OS X 10.2.8 through 10.3.5 allows local users to overwrite system files via a symlink attack on PPPDialer log files.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 14, 2005
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-2004-0824?

CVE-2004-0824 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to overwrite system files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0824?

To fix CVE-2004-0824, users should upgrade to a fixed version of Mac OS X beyond 10.3.5.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0824?

CVE-2004-0824 affects Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 through 10.3.5.

4

Can CVE-2004-0824 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2004-0824 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0824?

CVE-2004-0824 is a symlink vulnerability allowing local users to overwrite system files.

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