Vulnerability Description
passwd in Directory Services in Mac OS X 10.3.x before 10.3.9 and 10.4.x before 10.4.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .pwtmp.[PID] temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=400PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/23647
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426535/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16910ExploitPatch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25274
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=400PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2714?
CVE-2005-2714 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). passwd in Directory Services in Mac OS X 10.3.x before 10.3.9 and 10.4.x before 10.4.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .pwtmp.[PID] temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2714?
CVE-2005-2714 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2714?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.