2.1
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1578: Infoleak

First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )

The sso_util program in Single Sign-On in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 places passwords on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.5.2
Apple macOS Server=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple macOS Server=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple macOS Server=10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1578?

    CVE-2008-1578 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information through command-line arguments.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1578?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-1578, upgrade your system to Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-1578?

    CVE-2008-1578 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.1 through 10.5.2.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-1578 have on security?

    CVE-2008-1578 allows local users to gain access to sensitive passwords, potentially compromising account security.

  • Is CVE-2008-1578 still a risk for current systems?

    CVE-2008-1578 is not a risk for current macOS systems since the vulnerability was resolved in OS X 10.5.3.

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