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CVE-2005-2741

First published: Wed Oct 26 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.4.2
Apple macOS Server=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
perry kiehtreiber securityd

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2741?

    CVE-2005-2741 is a privilege escalation vulnerability found in the authorization services of securityd.

  • When was CVE-2005-2741 disclosed?

    CVE-2005-2741 was disclosed in September 2005.

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