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Apple SA 2003-12-19

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Check for Security Update 2003-12-19 Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing Security Update 2003-12-19. Mac OS X contains a flaw that may permit a malicious user with physical access to gain root access. The issue is triggered when the Ctrl and c keys are pressed on the connected USB keyboard during boot and thus interrupting the system initialization. It is possible that the flaw may permit root access resulting in a loss of integrity. Solution : http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 8945 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

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