Vulnerability Description
Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.1, when an SMTP account has been set up using Account Assistant, can use plaintext authentication even when MD5 Challenge-Response authentication is available, which makes it easier for remote attackers to sniff account activity.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019107
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26910
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4238
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39104
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019107
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26910
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4238
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5855?
CVE-2007-5855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.1, when an SMTP account has been set up using Account Assistant, can use plaintext authentication even when MD5 Challenge-Response authentication is available, ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5855?
CVE-2007-5855 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.