CVE-2004-0821 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit CFPlugIn library loading to gain elevated privileges on Mac OS X systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0821?
CVE-2004-0821 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The CFPlugIn in Core Foundation framework in Mac OS X allows user supplied libraries to be loaded, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0821?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0821?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0821 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0821 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0821 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9rr-jfwg-q8w2.