Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP authentication credentials, to gain privileges.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.1 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2004/a022304-1.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/841742Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/6822
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9730PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15297
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2004/a022304-1.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/841742Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/6822
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9730PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15297
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0165?
CVE-2004-0165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP auth...
How severe is CVE-2004-0165?
CVE-2004-0165 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.