Description
The Macromedia installers and e-licensing client on Mac OS X, as used for Macromedia Contribute 2, Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Studio, install the AuthenticationService setuid and writable by other users, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the program.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.2/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11123
- http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb04-03.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9862Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15465
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11123
- http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb04-03.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9862Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15465
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 2004
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified