CVE-2005-2751 Auth bypass in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6c2-529c-766q.

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