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CVE-2005-4217

UnknownEPSS 2.74%

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CVE-2005-4217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.74%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X Server10.3.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4217?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4217?
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