CVE-2002-0676 describes a critical vulnerability in Apple SoftwareUpdate for MacOS 10.1.x, where the update process lacks authentication. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by impersonating Apple's update servers, potentially through DNS spoofing or cache poisoning, and delivering malicious "Trojan Horse" updates. With a CVSS score of 7.5 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-21596) confirms the existence of exploit code, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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