CVE-2005-2503: Medium severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability
Published Aug 19, 2005
·Updated
AppKit for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows attackers with physical access to create local accounts by forcing a particular error to occur at the login window.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Remediation
Event History
Aug 19, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-2503?
CVE-2005-2503 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it requires physical access to the affected system.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2503?
To address CVE-2005-2503, ensure you are running an updated version of macOS that mitigates this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2503?
CVE-2005-2503 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.2.
4
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2005-2503?
CVE-2005-2503 allows an attacker with physical access to create unauthorized local accounts.
5
Is CVE-2005-2503 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2005-2503 is not a remote vulnerability; it can only be exploited locally with physical access.