CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0656: Race Condition

First published: Fri May 11 2012(Updated: )

Race condition in LoginUIFramework in Apple Mac OS X 10.7.x before 10.7.4, when the Guest account is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to login to arbitrary accounts by entering the account name and no password.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0656?

    CVE-2012-0656 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to user accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0656?

    To fix CVE-2012-0656, you should update your system to Mac OS X 10.7.4 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-0656?

    The vulnerability affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.7.x before 10.7.4 with the Guest account enabled.

  • What does CVE-2012-0656 exploit?

    CVE-2012-0656 exploits a race condition in the LoginUIFramework, allowing attackers to log in without a password.

  • Can CVE-2012-0656 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2012-0656 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires physical access to the device.

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