CVE-2005-2741: High severity apple mac os x server vulnerability
Published Oct 25, 2005
·Updated
Authorization Services in securityd for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 allows local users to gain privileges by granting themselves certain rights that should be restricted to administrators.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Perry Kiehtreiber Securityd
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 25, 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-2005-2741?
CVE-2005-2741 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2741?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2741, users should upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X that addresses the vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2741?
CVE-2005-2741 affects local users of Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2741?
CVE-2005-2741 is a privilege escalation vulnerability found in the authorization services of securityd.
5
When was CVE-2005-2741 disclosed?
CVE-2005-2741 was disclosed in September 2005.