2.1
CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6
Apple macOS Server=10.4.11
Apple macOS Server=10.5.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11

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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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