Vulnerability Description
MacOS uses weak encryption for passwords that are stored in the Users & Groups Data File.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | 7.5.3 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93188174906513&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93736667813924&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/519ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93188174906513&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93736667813924&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/519ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1543?
CVE-1999-1543 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). MacOS uses weak encryption for passwords that are stored in the Users & Groups Data File.
How severe is CVE-1999-1543?
CVE-1999-1543 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-1999-1543?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.