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CVE-2005-2713

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

passwd in Directory Services in Mac OS X 10.3.x before 10.3.9 and 10.4.x before 10.4.5 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writable files as root by specifying an alternate file in the password database option.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2713?

    CVE-2005-2713 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to create arbitrary world-writable files as root.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2713?

    To fix CVE-2005-2713, users should upgrade their Mac OS X to version 10.3.9 or later, or 10.4.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2713?

    CVE-2005-2713 affects macOS versions 10.3.x prior to 10.3.9 and 10.4.x prior to 10.4.5.

  • Is CVE-2005-2713 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2005-2713 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access to be exploited.

  • What actions should I take if I can't upgrade my system to fix CVE-2005-2713?

    If an upgrade is not possible, consider tightening file permissions and implementing user access restrictions to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2005-2713.

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