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CVE-2003-0171

UnknownEPSS 0.91%

Last modified

CVE-2003-0171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH to point to a directory containing a malicious touch program.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH to point to a directory containing a malicious touch program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.91%

55.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.1
AppleMac Os X10.0.2
AppleMac Os X10.0.3
AppleMac Os X10.0.4
AppleMac Os X10.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.2
AppleMac Os X10.1.3
AppleMac Os X10.1.4
AppleMac Os X10.1.5
AppleMac Os X10.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.1
AppleMac Os X10.2.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.3
AppleMac Os X10.2.4
AppleMac Os X Server10.0
AppleMac Os X Server10.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.4

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0171?
DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH to point to a directory containing a malicious touch program.
How severe is CVE-2003-0171?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0171?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST