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CVE-2003-0171

HighPublished

DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary...

Published: Apr 15, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 18, 2003

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 57.9%
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

DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH to point to a directory containing a malicious touch program.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX 10.2.4 - DirectoryService 'PATH' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Neeko Oni · osx · Apr 18, 2003

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