Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X and Server
CVE-2010-1821

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X Server
Mac Os X
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2017

What is CVE-2010-1821?

A vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server allows local users to escalate their privileges, potentially granting unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. This issue affects versions 10.6 through 10.6.3, posing security risks for users who have local access to the system. It's essential for system administrators to apply available patches and updates to mitigate the potential exploit of this vulnerability, ensuring the integrity and security of the operating system.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4188
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_APPLE

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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