CVE-2005-1340 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can use the HTTP proxy service in Mac OS X Server Admin without authentication when the service is enabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-1340?

CVE-2005-1340 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 4 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The HTTP proxy service in Server Admin for Mac OS X 10.3.9 does not restrict access when it is enabled, which allows remote attackers to use the proxy.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1340?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1340?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2005-1340 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1340 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rc6v-mxcf-v836.

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