CVE-2005-1724: High severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability
Published Jun 8, 2005
·Updated
NFS on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 does not properly obey the -network or -mask flags for a filesystem and exports it to everyone, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4
Remediation
Event History
Jun 8, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 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-2005-1724?
CVE-2005-1724 has been rated as having a moderate severity level due to its potential to expose sensitive files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1724?
To fix CVE-2005-1724, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X Server to version 10.4.2 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1724?
CVE-2005-1724 affects Apple Mac OS X Server versions 10.4 and 10.4.1.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-1724 facilitate?
CVE-2005-1724 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions on NFS exports.
5
Is CVE-2005-1724 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2005-1724 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers over the network.