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CVE-2002-0676

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2002-07-11 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SoftwareUpdate for MacOS 10.1.x does not use authentication when downloading a software update, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by posing as the Apple update server via techniques such as DNS spoofing or cache poisoning, and supplying Trojan Horse updates.

Affected Platforms

Apple Mac Os X

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References