CVE-2005-2511: Critical severity apple ios and macos vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Remediation
Event History
Aug 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2005-2511 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-2511 can potentially be exploited remotely if LDAP services are accessible with Kerberos authentication.
5
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.