2.1
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-2751

First published: Tue Nov 01 2005(Updated: )

memberd in Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.2, in certain situations, does not quickly synchronize access control checks with changes in group membership, which could allow users to access files and other resources after they have been removed from a group.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple macOS Server=10.4.2
Apple macOS Server=10.4.1
Apple macOS Server=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2751?

    CVE-2005-2751 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to files and resources.

  • How do I mitigate CVE-2005-2751?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-2751, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer, patched version of Mac OS X that resolves this synchronization issue.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-2751?

    Users of Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.4.2, particularly those utilizing group memberships, are affected by CVE-2005-2751.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2005-2751?

    The impact of CVE-2005-2751 includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive files and resources by former group members.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-2751?

    Yes, Apple has released patches in subsequent updates of Mac OS X that address the vulnerabilities identified in CVE-2005-2751.

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