CVE-2003-1009: Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.0.2, 10.0.3, 10.2.8, 10.3.2 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2 through...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apple Mac OS X Directory Services flaw where a malicious DHCP server could supply untrusted LDAP or NetInfo authentication server details. If an affected Mac accepted them, an attacker could gain privileges. Exposure is mainly legacy systems on networks where rogue DHCP is possible. Likely exposure is limited to obsolete Apple Mac OS X 10.0.2, 10.0.3, 10.2.8, 10.3.2, and Server 10.2 through 10.3.2 deployments still connected to DHCP-enabled networks. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected systems remain operational. If they do, prioritize isolation or retirement because the impact is privilege gain through network configuration trust. Mitigation focus: Retire or replace affected Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server systems.; Consult Apple advisory references for vendor-specific update or configuration guidance.; Isolate any unavoidable legacy systems from untrusted DHCP networks..

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Jun 30, 2026, 06:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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