CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0962

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Apple Remote Desktop Client 1.2.4 executes a GUI application as root when started by an Apple Remote Desktop Administrator application, allowing remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code when loginwindow is active via Fast User Switching.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves privilege escalation by a remote authenticated user, potentially leading to full system compromise and unauthorized actions with root privileges.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade Apple Remote Desktop Client to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability, and restrict Fast User Switching in sensitive environments.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Apple Remote Desktop Client 1.2.4 executes a GUI application as root when it is started by an Apple Remote Desktop Administrator application, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code when loginwindow is active via Fast User Switching.

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