CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-3226

First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )

Open Directory in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2, when an LDAPv3 server is used with RFC 2307 or custom mappings, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement by leveraging lack of an AuthenticationAuthority attribute for a user account.

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-2011-3226?

    CVE-2011-3226 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for allowing unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-3226?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-3226, upgrade to Apple Mac OS X versions 10.7.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2011-3226?

    CVE-2011-3226 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.7.0 and 10.7.1 using an LDAPv3 server.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3226?

    CVE-2011-3226 is an authentication bypass vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2011-3226 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-3226 can be exploited by remote attackers to bypass password requirements.

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