CVE-2003-0426 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can set the administrator password via the initial setup page, gaining full administrative privileges on the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2003-0426?

CVE-2003-0426 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The installation of Apple QuickTime / Darwin Streaming Server before 4.1.3f starts the administration server with a "Setup Assistant" page that allows remote attackers to set the administrator password and gain privileges before the real administrator.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0426?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Darwin Streaming Server.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0426?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2003-0426 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0426 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9cjc-2xqw-jc7g.

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