What is the severity of CVE-2009-0013?

CVE-2009-0013 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0013?

To fix CVE-2009-0013, update to the latest version of Mac OS X that addresses this issue.

Who is affected by CVE-2009-0013?

CVE-2009-0013 affects users of Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6, including both the standard and server editions.

Can CVE-2009-0013 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2009-0013 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

What are the consequences of CVE-2009-0013?

The consequences of CVE-2009-0013 include unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.

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CVE-2009-0013

low

2.1

CWE

255

13/2/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-0013

First published: Fri Feb 13 2009(Updated: )

dscl in DS Tools in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 requires that passwords must be provided as command line arguments, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing process information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.6
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.11

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0013?
CVE-2009-0013 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0013?
To fix CVE-2009-0013, update to the latest version of Mac OS X that addresses this issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-0013?
CVE-2009-0013 affects users of Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6, including both the standard and server editions.
Can CVE-2009-0013 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2009-0013 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What are the consequences of CVE-2009-0013?
The consequences of CVE-2009-0013 include unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0013?
CVE-2009-0013 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0013?
To fix CVE-2009-0013, update to the latest version of Mac OS X that addresses this issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-0013?
CVE-2009-0013 affects users of Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6, including both the standard and server editions.
Can CVE-2009-0013 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2009-0013 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What are the consequences of CVE-2009-0013?
The consequences of CVE-2009-0013 include unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.