CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1838

First published: Mon Nov 15 2010(Updated: )

Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not properly handle errors associated with disabled mobile accounts, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by providing a valid account name.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple macOS Server=10.5.8
Apple macOS Server=10.6.3
Apple macOS Server=10.6.4
Apple macOS Server=10.6.1
Apple macOS Server=10.6.2
Apple macOS Server=10.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1838?

    CVE-2010-1838 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for bypassing authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1838?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-1838, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.

  • What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-1838?

    CVE-2010-1838 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.x prior to 10.6.5.

  • Can attackers exploit CVE-2010-1838 remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-1838 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication under certain conditions.

  • What specific functionality is compromised by CVE-2010-1838?

    CVE-2010-1838 compromises the Directory Services error handling related to disabled mobile accounts.

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