SoftwareUpdate for MacOS 10.1.x does not use authentication when downloading a software update, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by posing as the Apple update server via techniques such as DNS spoofing or cache poisoning, and supplying Trojan Horse updates.
CVE-2002-0676
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 89.9%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 11, 2002
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (8)
- cve@mitrehttp://www.cunap.com/~hardingr/projects/osx/exploit.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9502.php
- cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/5137
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5176
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cunap.com/~hardingr/projects/osx/exploit.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9502.php
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/5137
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5176
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-21596✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 8, 2002
Apple Mac OSX 10.1.x - SoftwareUpdate Arbitrary Package Installation
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