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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CVE-2011-0260

medium

4.6

CWE

264

14/10/2011

6/8/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.7.1
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.7.0
macOS Yosemite	=10.7.0
macOS Yosemite	=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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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.