CVE-2004-1081: Low severity Apple Darwin Streaming Server vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2004
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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.

Affected Software

35 affected components
Apple Darwin Streaming Server=4.1.3
Apple Darwin Streaming Server=5.0.1
Apple Quicktime Streaming Server=4.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.2.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.6

Event History

Dec 2, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

When was CVE-2004-1081 reported?

CVE-2004-1081 was reported in December 2004.

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