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CVE-2002-0676

HighPublished

SoftwareUpdate for MacOS 10.1.x does not use authentication when downloading a software update, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 8, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

4.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 90.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

SoftwareUpdate for MacOS 10.1.x does not use authentication when downloading a software update, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by posing as the Apple update server via techniques such as DNS spoofing or cache poisoning, and supplying Trojan Horse updates.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX 10.1.x - SoftwareUpdate Arbitrary Package InstallationExploit
Russell Harding · osx · Jul 8, 2002

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