CVE-2005-0970 Privilege escalation in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5r2-gw52-4g6v.