CVE-1999-1077 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

Idle locking function in MacOS 9 allows local attackers to bypass the password protection of idled sessions via the programmer's switch or CMD-PWR keyboard sequence, which brings up a debugger that the attacker can use to disable the lock.

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=94149318124548&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/756ExploitVendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94149318124548&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/756ExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1077?

CVE-1999-1077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Idle locking function in MacOS 9 allows local attackers to bypass the password protection of idled sessions via the programmer's switch or CMD-PWR keyboard sequence, which brings up a debugger that th...

How severe is CVE-1999-1077?

CVE-1999-1077 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-1999-1077?

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