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CVE-2006-4887

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2006-4887 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later does not drop privileges on the remote machine while installing certain applications, which allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges by selecting the icon during installation. NOTE: it could be argued that the issue is not in Remote Desktop itself, but in applications that are installed while using it.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later does not drop privileges on the remote machine while installing certain applications, which allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges by selecting the icon during installation. NOTE: it could be argued that the issue is not in Remote Desktop itself, but in applications that are installed while using it.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleApple Remote Desktop2.0.0
AppleApple Remote Desktop2.1.0
AppleApple Remote Desktop3.0.0
AppleMac Os X<= 10.2.8

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4887?
Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later does not drop privileges on the remote machine while installing certain applications, which allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges by selecting the icon during installation. NOTE: it could be argued that the issue is not in Remote Desktop itself, but in applications that are installed while using it.
How severe is CVE-2006-4887?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4887 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4887?
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