CVE-2005-2714
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 overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .pwtmp.[PID] temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=400
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16910
- http://www.osvdb.org/23647
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25274
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426535/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2714?
CVE-2005-2714 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2714?
To fix CVE-2005-2714, users should upgrade to Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, or 10.4.5 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2005-2714?
CVE-2005-2714 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.x prior to 10.3.9 and 10.4.x prior to 10.4.5.
Is a workaround available for CVE-2005-2714?
Currently, no specific workaround is provided for CVE-2005-2714 other than upgrading to the patched versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2714 exploit?
CVE-2005-2714 exploits a symlink attack on the .pwtmp.[PID] temporary file.
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