CVE-2004-0962 Privilege escalation in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code as root via Fast User Switching in Apple Remote Desktop Client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0962?
CVE-2004-0962 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2004. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Apple Remote Desktop Client 1.2.4 executes a GUI application as root when it is started by an Apple Remote Desktop Administrator application, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code when loginwindow is active via Fast User Switching.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0962?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Apple Remote Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0962?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0962 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0962 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0962 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8pw7-pwq3-fqh7.