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Apple SA 2003-12-19

Family:

MacOS X Local Security Checks

Category:

infos

Copyright:

This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

Summary:

Check for Security Update 2003-12-19

Version:

$Revision: 1.3 $

Cve_id:

CAN-2003-1011

Bugtraq_id:

8945

Xrefs:

OSVDB:7098

Description:

The remote host is missing Security Update 2003-12-19.

Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user
with physical access to gain root access.

The issue is triggered when the Ctrl and c keys are pressed
on the connected USB keyboard during boot and thus interrupting
the system initialization.

It is possible that the flaw may allow root access resulting
in a loss of integrity.

Solution : http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

Risk factor : High