CVE-2004-0821

Description

The CFPlugIn in Core Foundation framework in Mac OS X allows user supplied libraries to be loaded, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory org.au Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory ciac.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11135 patch vdb entry
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=4363 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/704110 patch third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/12491/ patch vendor advisory third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17291 vdb entry
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-212.shtml third party advisory vendor advisory government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0821?
CVE-2004-0821 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0821?
To fix CVE-2004-0821, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-0821 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-0821 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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