CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1335

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Mac OS X 10.3.9, an unknown vulnerability in chfn, chpass, and chsh programs uses external helper programs in an insecure manner, allowing local users to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves privilege escalation by a local user, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Mac OS X to a newer, secure version and restrict local account access for untrusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Unknown vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.3.9 allows local users to gain privileges via (1) chfn, (2) chpass, and (3) chsh, which "use external helper programs in an insecure manner."

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