CWE
16
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0189

First published: Wed Mar 23 2011(Updated: )

The default configuration of Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.7 uses SSH protocol version 1 within the New Remote Connection dialog, which might make it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSH servers by leveraging protocol vulnerabilities.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple Terminal
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.6
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 iOS and macOS=10.6.5
Apple macOS Server=10.6.3
Apple macOS Server=10.6.6
Apple macOS Server=10.6.4
Apple macOS Server=10.6.5
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-2011-0189?

    CVE-2011-0189 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0189?

    To fix CVE-2011-0189, upgrade your Mac OS X to version 10.6.7 or later to ensure SSH protocol version 2 is used.

  • What do I need to know about CVE-2011-0189?

    CVE-2011-0189 affects Terminal configurations using SSH protocol version 1, making systems vulnerable to spoofing.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2011-0189?

    Users of Apple Mac OS X 10.6 versions prior to 10.6.7 are affected by CVE-2011-0189.

  • What applications are impacted by CVE-2011-0189?

    The vulnerability specifically impacts the Apple Terminal application on affected versions of Mac OS X.

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