CVE-2004-1085 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local users can bypass kiosk mode restrictions on macOS to force-quit applications, undermining security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-1085?

CVE-2004-1085 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Apr 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Human Interface Toolbox (HIToolBox) for Apple Mac 0S X 10.3.6 allows local users to exit applications via the force-quit key combination, even when the system is running in kiosk mode.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1085?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Darwin Streaming Server, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Quicktime Streaming Server.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1085?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-1085 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1085 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3c37-5qc5-cf3q.

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