What is the severity of CVE-2008-0996?

CVE-2008-0996 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of authentication credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0996?

To fix CVE-2008-0996, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0996?

CVE-2008-0996 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.2.

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-0996 represent?

CVE-2008-0996 represents a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to printing components.

Can local users exploit CVE-2008-0996?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-0996 to access stored authentication credentials.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-0996

low

1.7

CWE

255 200

18/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0996: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )

The Printing component in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 might save authentication credentials to disk when starting a job on an authenticated print queue, which might allow local users to obtain the credentials.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.2

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0996?
CVE-2008-0996 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of authentication credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0996?
To fix CVE-2008-0996, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0996?
CVE-2008-0996 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.2.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-0996 represent?
CVE-2008-0996 represents a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to printing components.
Can local users exploit CVE-2008-0996?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-0996 to access stored authentication credentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0996?
CVE-2008-0996 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of authentication credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0996?
To fix CVE-2008-0996, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0996?
CVE-2008-0996 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.2.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-0996 represent?
CVE-2008-0996 represents a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to printing components.
Can local users exploit CVE-2008-0996?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-0996 to access stored authentication credentials.