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CVE-2004-0924

First published: Thu Oct 28 2004(Updated: )

NetInfo Manager on Mac OS X 10.3.x through 10.3.5, after an initial root login, reports the root account as being disabled, even when it has not.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.19_rc5
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.10
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.16
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.7
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4_8
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.15
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.21
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.13
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.17
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_3
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.12
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_5
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.1
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.20
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.18
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.19
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.14
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_2
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.7
macOS Yosemite=10.2.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.4
macOS Yosemite=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.5
macOS Yosemite=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite=10.3.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.3
macOS Yosemite=10.2.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite=10.3.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite=10.3.3
macOS Yosemite=10.2.6
macOS Yosemite=10.2.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.8
macOS Yosemite=10.2
macOS Yosemite=10.3

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Oct/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0924?

    CVE-2004-0924 has been classified with moderate severity, as it can mislead users regarding the status of the root account.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0924?

    To fix CVE-2004-0924, ensure that you are running an updated version of Mac OS X that addresses this issue.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0924?

    CVE-2004-0924 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.x through 10.3.5.

  • Is CVE-2004-0924 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2004-0924 is a local vulnerability that requires local access to exploit.

  • What can happen if CVE-2004-0924 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2004-0924 can lead to confusion about the status of the root account, potentially impacting system security management.

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