CVE-2005-2714
UnknownEPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2714 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.9 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.9 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.5 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=400Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16910Exploit, Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=400Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16910Exploit, Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2714?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2714 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2714?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2005-2714?
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