CVE-2004-0165 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a format string flaw in the PPP daemon to read authentication credentials and gain elevated privileges on Mac OS X systems.
- 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-2004-0165?
CVE-2004-0165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (pppd) 2.4.0 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary pppd process data, including PAP or CHAP authentication credentials, to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0165?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0165?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0165 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0165 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0165 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxjg-rprr-8x3h.