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CVE-2010-0522

9.0 · HIGH

Server Admin in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 does not properly determine the privileges of users who had former membership in the admin group, which allows remote authenticated users to leverage th…

Published Mar 30, 2010appleCWE-264EPSS 2.04%

Overview

CVE-2010-0522 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x_server. It was published on March 30, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Server Admin in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 does not properly determine the privileges of users who had former membership in the admin group, which allows remote authenticated users to leverage this former membership to obtain a server connection via screen sharing.

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-2010-0522?

CVE-2010-0522 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x_server. It was published on March 30, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0522?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0522?

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-2010-0522?

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