CVE-2005-0970 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers can execute setuid scripts to gain elevated privileges on Mac OS X systems due to improper script execution handling.

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-2005-0970?

CVE-2005-0970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 22 Apr 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows users to install, create, and execute setuid/setgid scripts, contrary to the intended design, which may allow attackers to conduct unauthorized activities with escalated privileges via vulnerable scripts.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0970?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-0970 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0970 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f5r2-gw52-4g6v.

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