Vulnerability Description
The installation of Dantz Retrospect Client 5.0.540 on MacOS X 10.2.6, and possibly other versions, creates critical directories and files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges as other users by replacing programs with malicious code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dantz | Retrospect Client | 5.0.540 |
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0490?
CVE-2003-0490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The installation of Dantz Retrospect Client 5.0.540 on MacOS X 10.2.6, and possibly other versions, creates critical directories and files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0490?
CVE-2003-0490 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-2003-0490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dantz Retrospect Client.