CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1011

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Apple Mac OS X versions 10.0 through 10.2.8 allow local users with a USB keyboard to gain unauthorized access. This can be achieved by holding down the CTRL and C keys during system boot, which crashes the init process and leaves the user in a root shell.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows local users to gain full administrative privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with unauthorized access to systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, consider restricting physical access to devices and monitoring system logs.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS