CVE-2002-0676 Missing authorization in n/a

What is CVE-2002-0676?

CVE-2002-0676 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

SoftwareUpdate for MacOS 10.1.x does not use authentication when downloading a software update, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by posing as the Apple update server via techniques such as DNS spoofing or cache poisoning, and supplying Trojan Horse updates.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0676?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0676?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0676 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2002-0676 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0676 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-fjx2-jv58-49j9.