Local User Application Exit Vulnerability in Apple Mac HIToolBox
CVE-2004-1085

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Quicktime Streaming Server
Darwin Streaming Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 December 2004

What is CVE-2004-1085?

The Human Interface Toolbox (HIToolBox) for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.6 is susceptible to a vulnerability that permits local users to terminate applications using the force-quit keystroke combination, even while operating in kiosk mode. This flaw poses a risk to systems that rely on kiosk configurations, potentially allowing unauthorized disruptions of applications aimed at providing locked-down user experiences.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11802
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http://secunia.com/advisories/13362/
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/De...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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