Vulnerability Description
Perl in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 does not properly drop privileges when using the "$<" variable to set uid, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17922Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/21800
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15833
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2869Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23561
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17922Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4217?
CVE-2005-4217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Perl in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 does not properly drop privileges when using the "$<" variable to set uid, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-4217?
CVE-2005-4217 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X Server.