CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0821

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in CFPlugIn in the Core Foundation framework in Mac OS X allows user-supplied libraries to be loaded, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local user could exploit this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply security patches provided by Apple for Mac OS X and restrict local access to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The CFPlugIn in Core Foundation framework in Mac OS X allows user supplied libraries to be loaded, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

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