Vulnerability Description
Unknown vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.3.9 allows local users to gain privileges via (1) chfn, (2) chpass, and (3) chsh, which "use external helper programs in an insecure manner."
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.9 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.9 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/May/msg00001.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/331694US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-136A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/May/msg00001.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/331694US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-136A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1335?
CVE-2005-1335 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unknown vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.3.9 allows local users to gain privileges via (1) chfn, (2) chpass, and (3) chsh, which "use external helper programs in an insecure manner."
How severe is CVE-2005-1335?
CVE-2005-1335 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-2005-1335?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.