CVE-1999-1076 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

Idle locking function in MacOS 9 allows local users to bypass the password protection of idled sessions by selecting the "Log Out" option and selecting a "Cancel" option in the dialog box for an application that attempts to verify that the user wants to log out, which returns the attacker into the locked session.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	9

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94096348604173&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/745ExploitVendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94096348604173&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/745ExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1076?

CVE-1999-1076 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Idle locking function in MacOS 9 allows local users to bypass the password protection of idled sessions by selecting the "Log Out" option and selecting a "Cancel" option in the dialog box for an appli...

How severe is CVE-1999-1076?

CVE-1999-1076 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1076?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.