CVE-2010-3783: Medium severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability
Published Nov 16, 2010
·Updated
Password Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not properly perform replication, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass verification of the current password via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 16, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3783?
CVE-2010-3783 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized password bypass.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-3783?
To fix CVE-2010-3783, you should upgrade to Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.6.5 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2010-3783?
CVE-2010-3783 affects remote authenticated users on Apple Mac OS X Server versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5.
4
What does CVE-2010-3783 exploit?
CVE-2010-3783 exploits improper replication in the Password Server of Apple Mac OS X.
5
Can CVE-2010-3783 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2010-3783 requires the attacker to be a remote authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.