CVE-2005-1726 Privilege escalation in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5m46-qxvp-2456.