First published: Fri Aug 19 2005(Updated: )
The Server Admin tool in servermgr_ipfilter for Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.2, when using multiple subnets and Address Groups, does not always properly write firewall rules to the Active Rules when certain conditions occur, which could result in firewall policies that are less restrictive than intended by the administrator.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.4.2 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.4.1 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.4 |
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CVE-2005-2510 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to create less restrictive firewall policies.
To fix CVE-2005-2510, ensure that the firewall rules are manually verified and updated on the affected Mac OS X Server versions.
CVE-2005-2510 affects Mac OS X Server versions 10.4, 10.4.1, and 10.4.2.
The impact of CVE-2005-2510 is the potential exposure of systems to unauthorized access due to improperly written firewall rules.
As of now, no official patch is provided for CVE-2005-2510, so manual rule verification is recommended.