CVE-2008-1033
First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
The scheduler in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, when debug logging is enabled and a printer requires a password, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information (credentials) by reading the log data, related to "authentication environment variables."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| CUPS |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29484
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42713
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1033?
CVE-2008-1033 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1033?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1033, disable debug logging in CUPS when using password-protected printers.
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-1033?
CVE-2008-1033 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5 versions prior to 10.5.3 with CUPS enabled.
What type of information can be leaked due to CVE-2008-1033?
CVE-2008-1033 allows attackers to access sensitive credentials stored in authentication environment variables in log data.
Is CVE-2008-1033 still a concern with recent software updates?
CVE-2008-1033 is resolved in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3 and later, making it less of a concern with updated systems.
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