CVE-2005-1726 Privilege escalation in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published Updated

Local attackers with console access can escalate privileges to root by launching commands into root sessions in Mac OS X.

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-2005-1726?

CVE-2005-1726 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 5 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The CoreGraphics Window Server in Mac OS X 10.4.1 allows local users with console access to gain privileges by "launching commands into root sessions."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1726?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1726?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1726 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-1726 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1726 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5m46-qxvp-2456.

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