How severe is CVE-2004-0962?

CVE-2004-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0962?

CVE-2004-0962 affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0962?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0962 published?

CVE-2004-0962 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0962

CVE-2004-0962 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Apple Remote Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Apple Remote Desktop
Published: 2005-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Remote Desktop Client 1.2.4 executes a GUI application as root when it is started by an Apple Remote Desktop Administrator application, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code when loginwindow is active via Fast User Switching.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0962?: Apple Remote Desktop Client 1.2.4 executes a GUI application as root when it is started by an Apple Remote Desktop Administrator application, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code when loginwindow is active via Fast User Switching.
How severe is CVE-2004-0962?: CVE-2004-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0962?: CVE-2004-0962 affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0962 published?: CVE-2004-0962 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Oct/msg00002.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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