What is the severity of CVE-2011-3436?

CVE-2011-3436 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3436?

To fix CVE-2011-3436, upgrade to macOS versions 10.7.2 or later which address this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2011-3436?

CVE-2011-3436 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.7.0 and 10.7.1.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3436?

CVE-2011-3436 can be exploited by remote attackers who gain access to an unattended workstation to change passwords without authorization.

What component of macOS is impacted by CVE-2011-3436?

CVE-2011-3436 affects the Open Directory service in Apple Mac OS X.

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CVE-2011-3436

medium

6.5

CWE

264

14/10/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-3436

First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )

Open Directory in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 does not require a user to provide the current password before changing this password, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended password-change restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.

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-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3436?
To fix CVE-2011-3436, upgrade to macOS versions 10.7.2 or later which address this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.7.0 and 10.7.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 can be exploited by remote attackers who gain access to an unattended workstation to change passwords without authorization.
What component of macOS is impacted by CVE-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 affects the Open Directory service in Apple Mac OS X.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3436?
To fix CVE-2011-3436, upgrade to macOS versions 10.7.2 or later which address this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.7.0 and 10.7.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 can be exploited by remote attackers who gain access to an unattended workstation to change passwords without authorization.
What component of macOS is impacted by CVE-2011-3436?
CVE-2011-3436 affects the Open Directory service in Apple Mac OS X.