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CVE-2003-0601

7.5 · HIGH

Workgroup Manager in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2 through 10.2.6 does not disable a password for a new account before it is saved for the first time, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorize…

Published Mar 29, 2004appleEPSS 1.50%

Overview

CVE-2003-0601 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x_server. It was published on March 29, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Workgroup Manager in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2 through 10.2.6 does not disable a password for a new account before it is saved for the first time, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access via the new account before it is saved.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0601?

CVE-2003-0601 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x_server. It was published on March 29, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0601?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0601?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0601?

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