CVE-2004-2335: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2335: The Macromedia installers and e-licensing client on Mac OS X, as used for Macromedia Contribute 2, Director...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy local privilege escalation issue in Macromedia software on Mac OS X. The installer or e-licensing client could leave an AuthenticationService program both setuid and writable by other users, allowing a local account to alter it and potentially gain higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on obsolete Mac OS X systems that still have the named legacy Macromedia products or their e-licensing client installed. Modern fleets are unlikely to be affected unless they retain old software images or archival workstations. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected Mac OS X systems are still shared, internet-managed, or used by untrusted local users. Prioritize inventory and retirement over emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory Mac OS X hosts for the named legacy Macromedia products and e-licensing client.; Check Macromedia advisory MPSB04-03 for vendor-directed remediation or removal guidance.; Remove unsupported legacy Macromedia software where business use no longer exists..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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elicensing-gain-privileges(15465)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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