CVE-2004-0824: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
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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.