Vulnerability Description
The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-07/0034.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-07/0187.htmlPatch
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120232
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-07/0034.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-07/0187.htmlPatch
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120232
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0518?
CVE-2003-0518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possi...
How severe is CVE-2003-0518?
CVE-2003-0518 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-2003-0518?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.