CVE-2006-4887
Description
Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later does not drop privileges on the remote machine while installing certain applications, which allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges by selecting the icon during installation. NOTE: it could be argued that the issue is not in Remote Desktop itself, but in applications that are installed while using it.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
apple
commercial·USaka apple computer, apple inc.
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.osvdb.org/32260
osvdb.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446371/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446751/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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