CVE-2005-3701: High severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability
Published Dec 1, 2005
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in passwordserver in Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 and 10.4.3, when creating an Open Directory master server, allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 1, 2005
CVE Published
02:07 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:02 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3701?
CVE-2005-3701 is considered a significant security vulnerability as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-3701?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3701, users should update to a newer version of Mac OS X Server that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-3701?
CVE-2005-3701 affects Mac OS X Server versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.3.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-3701?
CVE-2005-3701 involves unspecified attack vectors that enable privilege escalation for local users.
5
Is CVE-2005-3701 still relevant today?
While CVE-2005-3701 was identified many years ago, it remains relevant for systems that have not been updated or patched.