CVE-2008-1579: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
Wiki Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (user names) by reading the error message produced upon access to a nonexistent blog.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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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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?1020143
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42727
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1579?
CVE-2008-1579 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1579?
To fix CVE-2008-1579, you should update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.3 or later.
What type of information is exposed in CVE-2008-1579?
CVE-2008-1579 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information, specifically user names.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-1579?
CVE-2008-1579 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.1, as well as 10.5.2.
What area of the application is vulnerable in CVE-2008-1579?
The vulnerability in CVE-2008-1579 exists in the Wiki Server of Apple Mac OS X.
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple macos server
- version/apple macos server/10.5.2
- version/apple macos server/10.4.11
- canonical/apple ios and macos
- version/apple ios and macos/10.5.1
- version/apple macos server/10.5.1
- version/apple ios and macos/10.5
- version/apple ios and macos/10.5.2
- version/apple ios and macos/10.4.11
- version/apple macos server/10.5