Vulnerability Description
"Multiple Users" Control Panel in Mac OS 9 allows Normal users to gain Owner privileges by removing the Users & Groups Data File, which effectively removes the Owner password and allows the Normal user to log in as the Owner account without a password.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0497.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5830
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0497.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5830
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0102?
CVE-2001-0102 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). "Multiple Users" Control Panel in Mac OS 9 allows Normal users to gain Owner privileges by removing the Users & Groups Data File, which effectively removes the Owner password and allows the Normal use...
How severe is CVE-2001-0102?
CVE-2001-0102 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0102?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.