CVE-2005-0712: Medium severity apple ios and macos vulnerability
Published Mar 22, 2005
·Updated
Mac OS X before 10.3.8 users world-writable permissions for certain directories, which may allow local users to gain privileges, possibly via the receipt cache or ColorSync profiles.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2
Event History
Mar 22, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0712?
CVE-2005-0712 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0712?
To fix CVE-2005-0712, update your Mac OS X to version 10.3.8 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0712?
Users of Mac OS X versions 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.4 are affected by CVE-2005-0712.
4
What are the implications of CVE-2005-0712?
CVE-2005-0712 may allow local users to gain elevated privileges on affected Mac OS X systems.
5
When was CVE-2005-0712 disclosed?
CVE-2005-0712 was disclosed in March 2005.