CVE-2005-1727 — LOW (3.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 sets insecure world- and group-writable permissions for the (1) system cache folder and (2) Dashboard system widgets, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized file operations via "file race conditions."

CVSS Score

3.7

LOW

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-1727?

CVE-2005-1727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 sets insecure world- and group-writable permissions for the (1) system cache folder and (2) Dashboard system widgets, which allows local users to conduct unauthorize...

How severe is CVE-2005-1727?

CVE-2005-1727 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1727?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X Server.