CVE-2005-1725: Low severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability
Published Jun 8, 2005
·Updated
launchd 106 in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the socket file in an insecure temporary directory.
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-2005-1725?
CVE-2005-1725 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1725?
To fix CVE-2005-1725, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to the latest patched version beyond 10.4.1.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1725?
CVE-2005-1725 affects local users on Apple Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.4.1 versions.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-1725?
CVE-2005-1725 is associated with a symlink attack that allows overwriting arbitrary files.
5
What versions of Mac OS X are impacted by CVE-2005-1725?
CVE-2005-1725 impacts Apple Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.4.1, including the server version.