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CVE-2004-1081

First published: Thu Dec 02 2004(Updated: )

The Application Framework (AppKit) for Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 does not properly restrict access to a secure text input field, which allows local users to read keyboard input from other applications within the same window session.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Quicktime Streaming Server=4.1.1
Apple Darwin=5.0.1
Apple Darwin=4.1.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.7
macOS Yosemite=10.2.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.4
macOS Yosemite=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.5
macOS Yosemite=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite=10.3.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.3
macOS Yosemite=10.2.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite=10.3.2
macOS Yosemite=10.2.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.5
macOS Yosemite=10.3.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite=10.3.3
macOS Yosemite=10.2.6
macOS Yosemite=10.2.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.8
macOS Yosemite=10.2
macOS Yosemite=10.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1081?

    CVE-2004-1081 has been classified as a potential local security vulnerability due to improper access restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1081?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-1081, users should update their Apple Mac OS X systems to the latest security patch available.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2004-1081?

    CVE-2004-1081 affects local users running Apple Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 and 10.3.6.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2004-1081?

    The impact of CVE-2004-1081 allows local users to read keyboard input from other applications, posing a privacy risk.

  • When was CVE-2004-1081 reported?

    CVE-2004-1081 was reported in December 2004.

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