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CVE-2004-0924

5.0 · MEDIUM

NetInfo Manager on Mac OS X 10.3.x through 10.3.5, after an initial root login, reports the root account as being disabled, even when it has not.

Published Jan 27, 2005easy_software_productsEPSS 0.85%

Overview

CVE-2004-0924 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting easy_software_products cups. It was published on January 27, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

NetInfo Manager on Mac OS X 10.3.x through 10.3.5, after an initial root login, reports the root account as being disabled, even when it has not.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from easy_software_products. Update cups 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-2004-0924?

CVE-2004-0924 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting easy_software_products cups. It was published on January 27, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-0924?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0924?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from easy_software_products. Update cups 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-2004-0924?

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