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CVE-2005-2713

MediumPublished

passwd in Directory Services in Mac OS X 10.3.x before 10.3.9 and 10.4.x before 10.4.5 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writable files as root...

Published: Mar 2, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 1, 2006

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.7%
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

passwd in Directory Services in Mac OS X 10.3.x before 10.3.9 and 10.4.x before 10.4.5 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writable files as root by specifying an alternate file in the password database option.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX - '/usr/bin/passwd' Custom Passwd Privilege EscalationExploit
vade79 · osx · Mar 1, 2006

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