CVE-2006-4887
High
Description
Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later does not drop privileges on the remote machine while installing certain applications, which allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges by selecting the icon during installation. NOTE: it could be argued that the issue is not in Remote Desktop itself, but in applications that are installed while using it.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Remote Desktop
PublishedSep 19, 2006
First seenSep 19, 2006
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple apple_remote_desktop | 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 3.0.0 | — |
| apple mac_os_x | v ≤ 10.2.8 | — |
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