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10.0

Mac OS X Installer can install without admin password

CVE-2006-4404 · published 19 years ago
Summary

On Mac OS X versions up to 10.4.8, the Installer program does not verify an admin user's password before installing certain software. This could let unwanted programs gain full system access. Update to a newer OS version or restrict admin privileges to mitigate the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x <= 10.4.8
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The Installer application in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when used by a user with Admin credentials, does not authenticate the user before installing certain software requiring system privil...
The Installer application in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, when used by a user with Admin credentials, does not authenticate the user before installing certain software requiring system privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published30 Nov 2006
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-4404 · NVD
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