CVE-2008-3610: Race Condition
First published: Tue Sep 16 2008(Updated: )
Race condition in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4, when a blank-password account is enabled, allows attackers to bypass password authentication and login to any account via multiple attempts to login to the blank-password account, followed by selection of an arbitrary account from the user list.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020878
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31882
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45170
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3610?
CVE-2008-3610 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass password authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3610?
To resolve CVE-2008-3610, ensure that all accounts do not have blank passwords and update to a non-vulnerable version of Apple Mac OS X.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2008-3610?
CVE-2008-3610 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3610?
CVE-2008-3610 is a race condition vulnerability occurring in the Login Window of affected Mac OS X versions.
Can CVE-2008-3610 affect both server and standard versions of macOS?
Yes, CVE-2008-3610 affects both Apple Mac OS X Server and standard macOS installations.
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