Vulnerability Description
nidump on MacOS X before 10.3 allows local users to read the encrypted passwords from the password file by specifying passwd as a command line argument.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.9 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00038.html
- http://lists.insecure.org/lists/bugtraq/2002/Sep/0128.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99953038722104&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1001946
- http://www.securemac.com/macosxnidump.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5QP032A4UU.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00038.html
- http://lists.insecure.org/lists/bugtraq/2002/Sep/0128.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99953038722104&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1001946
- http://www.securemac.com/macosxnidump.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5QP032A4UU.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1412?
CVE-2001-1412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). nidump on MacOS X before 10.3 allows local users to read the encrypted passwords from the password file by specifying passwd as a command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-1412?
CVE-2001-1412 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.