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CVE-2005-4217: Perl in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 does not properly drop privileges when using the "$<" variable to set...

Perl in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 does not properly drop privileges when using the "$<" variable to set uid, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

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CVE-2005-4217 is an old Apple Mac OS X Server issue where Perl may fail to give up elevated privileges correctly. If exploitable in an environment, an attacker could gain higher system privileges. The source bundle names Mac OS X Server 10.3.9, with no CVSS score and no KEV listing. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 systems or preserved workloads derived from that environment. Modern macOS systems are not identified in the provided bundle. Prioritize only if legacy Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 is still running. For most organizations, the main risk is unsupported infrastructure rather than broad current exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 systems.; Check Apple Security Update guidance referenced by APPLE-SA-2006-03-01.; Restrict shell and administrative access on legacy servers..

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