PT-2001-1337 · Apple · Macos 9

Published 2001-02-02 · Updated 2021-09-22 · CVE-2001-0102

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Mac OS 9

Description: The issue allows normal users to gain owner privileges by removing the Users & Groups Data File, effectively removing the owner password. This enables a normal user to log in as the owner account without a password.

Recommendations: For Mac OS 9, consider implementing access controls to prevent normal users from removing the Users & Groups Data File as a temporary workaround. Restrict access to the Users & Groups Data File to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-0102

Affected Products

Macos 9

References · 3

• 🔥 http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0497.html · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0102 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5830 · Note