CVE-2005-4217
First published: Wed Dec 14 2005(Updated: )
Perl in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 does not properly drop privileges when using the "$<" variable to set uid, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17922
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064
- http://www.osvdb.org/21800
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2869
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23561
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4217?
CVE-2005-4217 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4217?
To fix CVE-2005-4217, upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X Server that does not have this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-4217?
CVE-2005-4217 affects users of Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.3.9.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-4217?
The impact of CVE-2005-4217 is that attackers can gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper privilege handling in Perl.
Is CVE-2005-4217 still relevant today?
CVE-2005-4217 may still be relevant for legacy systems still running Mac OS X Server 10.3.9, but it is largely mitigated in modern systems.
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