CVE-2005-2751 Auth bypass in n/a
Users removed from a group may retain access to files and resources due to delayed synchronization of access control checks 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-2005-2751?
CVE-2005-2751 is a low-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Nov 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
memberd in Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.2, in certain situations, does not quickly synchronize access control checks with changes in group membership, which could allow users to access files and other resources after they have been removed from a group.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2751?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2751?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2751 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2005-2751 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2751 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6c2-529c-766q.