CVE-2003-0171
HighSummary
In MacOS X, DirectoryServices trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, allowing local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH to point to a directory containing a malicious touch program.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk to the system by allowing local users to run malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data loss.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to the PATH variable and to monitor and control directories that may be added to this variable by users.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.