What is the severity of CVE-2008-4212?

CVE-2008-4212 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4212?

To fix CVE-2008-4212, you should update your Mac OS X to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4212?

CVE-2008-4212 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.5.

What should I be aware of regarding CVE-2008-4212?

You should be aware that CVE-2008-4212 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions based on hosts.equiv entries.

How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4212?

You can verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4212 by checking if you are running Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 or 10.5.5.

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CVE-2008-4212

critical

CWE

10/10/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-4212

First published: Fri Oct 10 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in rlogind in the rlogin component in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 applies hosts.equiv entries to root despite what is stated in documentation, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.4.11
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.11

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4212?
CVE-2008-4212 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4212?
To fix CVE-2008-4212, you should update your Mac OS X to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4212?
CVE-2008-4212 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.5.
What should I be aware of regarding CVE-2008-4212?
You should be aware that CVE-2008-4212 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions based on hosts.equiv entries.
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4212?
You can verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4212 by checking if you are running Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 or 10.5.5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4212?
CVE-2008-4212 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4212?
To fix CVE-2008-4212, you should update your Mac OS X to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4212?
CVE-2008-4212 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.5.
What should I be aware of regarding CVE-2008-4212?
You should be aware that CVE-2008-4212 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions based on hosts.equiv entries.
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4212?
You can verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4212 by checking if you are running Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 or 10.5.5.