Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0821 is an old Mac OS X local privilege escalation issue. A person who already has local access could abuse Core Foundation CFPlugIn library loading behavior to gain higher privileges. The provided sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to legacy Mac OS X systems using the affected Core Foundation CFPlugIn behavior. The source bundle does not identify exact versions, package names, or CPEs, so inventory validation is required. Treat this as a legacy endpoint risk, not a current internet-facing emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize patching, retirement, or isolation if old Mac OS X systems remain in production or shared environments. Mitigation focus: Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-0024-09-07 for applicable vendor updates.; Patch affected legacy Mac OS X systems where vendor updates are available.; Retire or isolate unsupported Mac OS X systems that cannot be patched..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- macos-corefoundation-gain-privileges(17291)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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