CVE-2003-0171: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0171: DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command,...

DirectoryServices in MacOS X trusts the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the touch command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH to point to a directory containing a malicious touch program.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old MacOS X local command-execution flaw. DirectoryServices searched the user-controlled PATH for the touch program, so a local user could influence what program was run. The supplied data does not identify affected versions, privilege context, or current support status. Likely exposure is limited to legacy MacOS X systems with the vulnerable DirectoryServices behavior. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists no versions or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is unlikely to matter for modern environments unless old MacOS X systems remain in production, labs, or archives with local user access. Mitigation focus: Check the Apple advisory for the official fixed MacOS X versions.; Retire or isolate unsupported MacOS X systems that may contain the vulnerable DirectoryServices component.; Restrict local account access on any potentially affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 15, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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