CVE-2003-1011
UnknownEPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2003-1011 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.2.8 allows local users with a USB keyboard to gain unauthorized access by holding down the CTRL and C keys when the system is booting, which crashes the init process and leaves the user in a root shell.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apple Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.2.8 allows local users with a USB keyboard to gain unauthorized access by holding down the CTRL and C keys when the system is booting, which crashes the init process and leaves the user in a root shell.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.0.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.0.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.0.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.0.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.1.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.1.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.1.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.1.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.1.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2.8 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/343087Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8945Vendor Advisory
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/343087Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8945Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-1011?
Apple Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.2.8 allows local users with a USB keyboard to gain unauthorized access by holding down the CTRL and C keys when the system is booting, which crashes the init process and leaves the user in a root shell.
How severe is CVE-2003-1011?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1011 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1011?
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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