CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0260

First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )

The CoreProcesses component in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 does not prevent a system window from receiving keystrokes in the locked-screen state, which might allow physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by typing into this window.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.7.1
Apple macOS Server=10.7.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0260?

    CVE-2011-0260 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0260?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-0260, update your Apple Mac OS X software to version 10.7.2 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2011-0260?

    CVE-2011-0260 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.7.0 and 10.7.1.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2011-0260 enable?

    CVE-2011-0260 enables local attackers to potentially bypass access restrictions by entering keystrokes in a locked-screen state.

  • Is CVE-2011-0260 a remote vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2011-0260 is not a remote vulnerability; it requires physical access to the affected system.

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