CVE-2005-2741: High severity apple mac os x server vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2005
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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

Event History

Oct 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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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.

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