Vulnerability Description
The scheduler in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, when debug logging is enabled and a printer requires a password, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information (credentials) by reading the log data, related to "authentication environment variables."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
| Apple | Cups | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020145
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29484
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42713
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020145
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29484
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1033?
CVE-2008-1033 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The scheduler in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, when debug logging is enabled and a printer requires a password, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information (credentials) by reading t...
How severe is CVE-2008-1033?
CVE-2008-1033 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-2008-1033?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Cups.