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CVE-2005-2511

First published: Fri Aug 19 2005(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.4.2 and earlier, when using Kerberos authentication with LDAP, allows attackers to gain access to a root Terminal window.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
macOS Yosemite=10.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2511?

    CVE-2005-2511 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2511?

    To fix CVE-2005-2511, upgrade Mac OS X to version 10.4.3 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2005-2511?

    CVE-2005-2511 affects Mac OS X version 10.4.2 and earlier, including Mac OS X Server.

  • Can CVE-2005-2511 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2005-2511 can potentially be exploited remotely if LDAP services are accessible with Kerberos authentication.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-2511?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2005-2511 include unauthorized access to system files and user data with root privileges.

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