CVE-2008-2329: Infoleak

Published Sep 16, 2008
·
Updated

Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4, when Active Directory is used, allows attackers to enumerate user names via wildcard characters in the Login Window.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4

Event History

Sep 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2329?

CVE-2008-2329 has been classified as a medium risk vulnerability due to its potential to leak user names through enumeration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2329?

To fix CVE-2008-2329, users should upgrade their Apple Mac OS X systems to at least version 10.5.5 or later.

3

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-2329?

CVE-2008-2329 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.4, including both the client and server editions.

4

How does CVE-2008-2329 exploit the system?

CVE-2008-2329 exploits the system by allowing attackers to use wildcard characters in the Login Window to enumerate user names.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2329?

Organizations using Apple Mac OS X 10.5.x in environments with Active Directory are particularly vulnerable to CVE-2008-2329.

Contact

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