CVE-2005-1338: Medium severity apple ios and macos vulnerability

Published May 4, 2005
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Updated

Mac OS X 10.3.9, when using an LDAP server that does not use ldapextendedoperation, may store initial LDAP passwords for new accounts in plaintext.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9

Event History

May 4, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1338?

CVE-2005-1338 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to the storage of plaintext passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1338?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1338, ensure that your LDAP server uses ldap_extended_operation to encrypt password storage.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1338?

CVE-2005-1338 specifically affects Mac OS X version 10.3.9.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2005-1338?

The consequence of CVE-2005-1338 is the potential exposure of sensitive password information stored in plaintext.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-1338?

As of now, there is no patch available for CVE-2005-1338, so users must implement workarounds to ensure security.

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